Lot 296
  • 296

Paire de chenets le Jour et la Nuit en bronze patiné et doré de goût baroque

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • bronze
  • Haut. 45 cm, larg. 53 cm, prof. 17 cm
  • Height 17 3/4 in; width 20 3/4 in; depth 6 2/3 in
les figures d'après Michel-Ange, reposant sur des socles en volutes soulignées de rosettes et enroulements feuillagés

Provenance

Vente Artcurial à Paris, le 19 mars 2014, lot 38

Condition

The illustration is accurate despite a little too bright, good overall condition despite the inevitable dents, scratches and marks due to the age and use. The gilding is slighty tarnished. Please note that this condition report was made on August 31th 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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