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Antoine Pompe
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Chandelier, circa 1898
- gilt bronze, silvered brass, glass
- 181 x 62.5 cm. (71 1/4 x 24 5/8 in.)
brass, glass
Provenance
Horta Museum, Saint-Gilles
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2009
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 2009
Literature
Werner Adriaenssens et al, Roberto Polo: The Eye, London, 2011, p. 264, illustrated
Eric Jansen, "Roberto Polo: L'Œil de L'Expert", L'Eventail, no. 125, April, 2012, p. 111, illustrated
Eric Jansen, Nouveaux Cabinets d'Amateurs, Paris, 2015, p. 232, illustrated
Eric Jansen, "Roberto Polo: L'Œil de L'Expert", L'Eventail, no. 125, April, 2012, p. 111, illustrated
Eric Jansen, Nouveaux Cabinets d'Amateurs, Paris, 2015, p. 232, illustrated
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age with minor oxidation and faint surface scratches to the shades. A minor chip to the upper rim of the central glass shade which is not visible when installed.
"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
We would like to thank Ms Françoise Aubry for her assistance in the cataloguing of this lot.