- 1276
A pair of Transitional gilt-bronze wall lights in the manner of Quentin-Claude Pitoin after a design by Jean-Charles Delafosse Louis XVI, circa 1770
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- giltbronze
- each 46cm. high, 31cm. wide; 1ft. 6in., 1ft.
drilled for electricity
Provenance
Acquired from Mallett Antiques, London.
Literature
Mallett Lighting 2002, illustrated p. 22.
Condition
In overall good condition. There is a very small drill hole in the left arm of one and on the left arm of the other there is a filled drilled hole but these are hardly noticeable. Attractive detail to the casting.
"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
COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
J. Bourne & V. Brett, Lighting in the Domestic Interior - Renaissance to Art Nouveau, London, 1991, p. 111, pl. 36, for a very similar pair in the manner of Pitoin.
Hans Ottomeyer/Peter Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Vol. II, Munich, 1986, p. 186-187, fig. 3.9.5.
This model of wall light issuing acanthus wrapped candle arms beneath a classical urn with laurel leaf swags is in the popular goût grec style of the late 1760's and 1770's and bears close similarities to several models by well known bronziers such as Quentin-Claude Pitoin (circa 1725-1777). They were almost certainly inspired by the designs of Jean-Charles Delafosse, illustrated by Ottomeyer et al., op. cit., p. 187, fig. 3.9.5. The virtually identical design depicts a twin branch wall light surmounted by a spirally-fluted neo-classical urn, scrolled corbel and acanthus cast backplate issuing two scrolled acanthus cast candlearms terminating in a stylised Greek key and draped with laurel swags. Various examples of similar models can be found in collections such as Waddesdon Manor, Hertfordshire and the Musée du Louvre, Paris. A number of bronziers of the time were known to produce similar models, such as Antoine- Philippe Pajot and Jean-Louis Prieur.
J. Bourne & V. Brett, Lighting in the Domestic Interior - Renaissance to Art Nouveau, London, 1991, p. 111, pl. 36, for a very similar pair in the manner of Pitoin.
Hans Ottomeyer/Peter Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Vol. II, Munich, 1986, p. 186-187, fig. 3.9.5.
This model of wall light issuing acanthus wrapped candle arms beneath a classical urn with laurel leaf swags is in the popular goût grec style of the late 1760's and 1770's and bears close similarities to several models by well known bronziers such as Quentin-Claude Pitoin (circa 1725-1777). They were almost certainly inspired by the designs of Jean-Charles Delafosse, illustrated by Ottomeyer et al., op. cit., p. 187, fig. 3.9.5. The virtually identical design depicts a twin branch wall light surmounted by a spirally-fluted neo-classical urn, scrolled corbel and acanthus cast backplate issuing two scrolled acanthus cast candlearms terminating in a stylised Greek key and draped with laurel swags. Various examples of similar models can be found in collections such as Waddesdon Manor, Hertfordshire and the Musée du Louvre, Paris. A number of bronziers of the time were known to produce similar models, such as Antoine- Philippe Pajot and Jean-Louis Prieur.