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A pair of tall gilt-bronze chenets, Louis XVI
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt bronze
- Haut. 56,5 cm., larg. 56,5 cm., prof. 22,5 cm. ; Height 22¼in., width 22¼in., depth 8¾in.
surmounted by a covered vase with flaming finial and decorated with ram's heads, on a fluted column with laurel leaf garlands, guilloche and scrolls, flanked by an obelisk and vase with flaming finial
Literature
Related references:
H. Ottomeyer and P. Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen Die Bronzearbeiten des Spätbarock und Klassizismus, Munich, 1986, p. 200, fig. 3.14.9.
H. Ottomeyer and P. Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen Die Bronzearbeiten des Spätbarock und Klassizismus, Munich, 1986, p. 200, fig. 3.14.9.
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate despite being less bright and less orange in reality.
Good overall condition.
There gilding is very slightly rubbed and tarnished.
The pair of chenets has been regilt.
There are traces of rust on the irons.
Impressive and unusual scale for this pair of chenets. Nice quality of chasing.
"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
This impressive pair of andirons can be compared to models by the bronziers Jean-Louis Prieur and Quentin-Claude Pitoin. A chenet with similar dimensions but slight variations and featuring the same obelisk and vase with flaming finial is illustrated in the book by Hans Ottomeyer and Peter Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, p. 200, fig. 3.14.9.