Lot 565
  • 565

Deux colonnes cannelées en bois peint et doré du début du XIXe siècle

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description

  • wood
  • Haut. 129 cm, diam. 40 cm, socle 56 x 56 cm
  • Height 50 3/4 in; diam. 15 3/4 in; base 22 x 22 in
l’une avec une couronne, des bâtons de maréchaux, les ordres du Saint-Esprit et de Saint-Michel, l’autre avec des lions couronnés et l'ordre de l'Eléphant du Danemark ; la base ornée d'un tor de feuilles de laurier, d'entrelacs et d'un tor de feuilles de chêne, sur un contre-socle quadrangulaire

Condition

The illustration is accurate, good overall condition despite the inevitable dents, scratches and marks due to the age and use. The paint and gilding are extensively chipped; a few leaves are missing around the crown, a few shrinkage cracks, a few losses all over the carving, very decorative. 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."