- 484
Aiguière en bronze patiné et doré d'époque Empire attribuée à Claude Galle, vers 1800
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- patinated and gilt-bronz
- Haut. 70 cm
- Height 2 ft 3 1/2 in
l'anse ornée d'une femme ailée, le corps ovoïde à décor de chevaux ailés et de figure de la Renommée, reposant sur une base carrée
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate.
As to be expected, scattered wear and scratches on the patina and some stains to the gilding.
One gilt-bronze element missing on the ring.
Fine chasing, very decorative.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Claude Galle (1759 ) 1815) fut reçu maître bronzier en 1986 et devint l'un des bronziers les plus importants de son temps. Il reçut de nombreuses commandes impériales pour Fontainebleau, Saint-Cloud, Meudon et pour divers palais italiens.
Une aiguière similaire est conservée au palais de Pavlovsk (voir A Chenevière, Russian Furniture, Londires, 1988, p. 189). une autre faisant partie d'une agrniture est illustrée dans H. Ottomeyer et H. Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, p. 364). Plusieurs furent vendues aux enchères dont une chez Sotheby's Londres, le 13 décembre 1974, lot 142.