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Paire de candélabres aux indiens en bronze patiné et doré d'époque Directoire
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze
- Haut. 56 cm
- Height 22 in
à deux lumières ; les enfants vêtus d'un pagne, avec les yeux émaillés et coiffés de plumes ; tenant dans chaque main un bras de lumière, reposant sur une base cylindrique évasée terminée par des pieds en griffe
Provenance
Vente Christie's à Monaco, le 5 décembre 1992, lot 87
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate, good model in fine condition. Fine chasing and gilding. Gilding with expected wear particularly to the flat surfaces. Will benefit a light cleaning. One minor crack to one branch. To recommend.
"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
Ce modèle correspond à un dessin de Jean-Simon Deverderie, conservé à la Bibliothèque Nationale de France. Deux paires de candélabres appartiennent au musée François Duesberg à Mons (reproduits dans Musée François Duesberg , Arts décoratifs 1775-1825, Bruxelles, 2004, p. 60-61).