Lot 241
  • 241

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.
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