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Paire de candélabres aux sphinges en bronze patiné et doré de la fin du XIXe siècle
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze
- Haut. 77 cm, larg. 56 cm, prof. 15 cm
- Heught 30 1/4 in; width 22 1/4 in; depth 6 in
chaque sphinge supportant un bouquet de trois lumières en enroulement feuillagé, reposant sur une base en marbre vert de mer et rouge ; (le bouquet associé)
Provenance
Vente Christie's à Paris, le 8 novembre 2013, lot 327
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate. Good overall condition. Inevitable tiny edge chips to the marble bases; a small patched restoration to one corner. Few scattered scratches and wear on the patina. A little loose to the arms (as said, associated) ; nice gilding and chasing, scarcely stained. Ready to be displayed.
Please note that this condition report was made on September 1rst 2016 inside Robert de Balkany's hôtel rue de Varenne; this lot will be shipped to Sotheby's galleries before the exhibit and the sale.
"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."