- 100
Adolphe-Victor Geoffroy-Dechaume
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Twenty light chandelier 'Persan', circa 1853
- engraved GEOFFROY DECHAUME
- brass
- 78 x 78 cm. (30 ¾ x 30 ¾ in.)
gilt bronze
Condition
Overall in fair original condition. The brass is tarnished in areas notably to the central ball decoration to the stem and may benefit form cleaning according to taste. One beaded swag has come unattached in the third tier but will be easily be re-attached.
"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
The present and extremely rare chandelier closely relating to the previous lot was most probably cast by Auguste Delafontaine. For the same model as the present lot see a chandelier in the permanent collection of the Musée du Louvre, Paris. (OA 11928)