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A suite of four gilt-bronze wall-appliques, after André-Antoine Ravrio, 19th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt bronze
- Haut. 41 cm., larg. 27 cm., prof. 15,5 cm. ; Height 16in., width 10½in., depth 6in.
the caryatid supports surmounted by an anthemion, issuing three candlearms
(fitted for electricity)
(fitted for electricity)
Provenance
Sale Sotheby's Paris, 6 April 2011, lot 189
Literature
Related literature:
J.-P. Samoyault, Pendules et bronzes d'ameublement entrés sous le Premier Empire. Musée national du Château de Fontainebleau, catalogue des collections de moblier, Paris, 1986, p. 139, n. 111.
J.-P. Samoyault, Pendules et bronzes d'ameublement entrés sous le Premier Empire. Musée national du Château de Fontainebleau, catalogue des collections de moblier, Paris, 1986, p. 139, n. 111.
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate.
The gilding is slightly rubbed and tarnished.
There are two minor losses to the lower part of one wall-applique and one element needs to be refixed.
Each upper palmette has been refixed with a new screw.
The four appliques are drilled for electricity.
Please note that we do not guarantee that the electrical system is in working order, it has to be checked by a professional.
"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 pair of sconces corresponds to the model delivered by the bronzier André-Antoine Ravrio (1759-1814) to Napoleon I for the Petit Salon Vert at the Petit Trianon. In May 1805, the bronzier delivered two further pairs which were sent in July of the same year to the Palace of Fontainebleau for the Empress. They were placed in the boudoir of the Queen of Naples and the apartment of Madame Mère respectively and are still in situ there today.