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Paire de candélabres aux vestales en bronze patiné et doré de la fin de l'époque Louis XVI, vers 1790
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze
- Haut. 67 cm, larg. 25 cm
- Height 26 1/3 in; width 9 3/4 in
chaque vestale coiffée d'un némes antique et portant un vase de fleurs d'où s'échappent quatre bras de lumière, reposant sur un socle en marbre blanc flanqué aux angles de têtes de bélier et orné en façade de rinceaux de lierre rubannés et d'un Amour chevauchant un lion
Provenance
- Vente Sotheby's à Monaco, le 23 juin 1985, lot 764
- Galerie Didier Aaron, Paris
- Vente à Fontainebleau, étude Osenat, le 9 juin 2013, lot 173
- Galerie Didier Aaron, Paris
- Vente à Fontainebleau, étude Osenat, le 9 juin 2013, lot 173
Exhibited
La Folie d'Artois, exposition au Pavillon de Bagatelle, Paris, 15 juin-3 juillet 1988
Literature
D. Alcouffe et al., La Folie d'Artois, Paris, 1988, reproduit p. 168-169 et p. 178-179
Condition
Illustration is accurate, except the arms which are now properly displayed towards the front. As visible on the image, some are slightly bent. Gilding in good overall condition with tiny dots of oxidation in places, slightly rubbed on the more exposed areas, especially the flat surfaces. Marble bases with minor edge chips consistent with age and handling.
"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."