- 646
Paire de chenets aux lions en bronze doré de style Empire, fin du XIXe/début du XXe siècle, signée BOUHON FRES
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze
- Haut. 32 cm, larg. 32 cm
- Height 12 2/3 in; width 12 1/3 in
à décor d'un lion assis sur une base rectangulaire ornée de masques et palmettes
Condition
The illustration is accurate, good overall condition despite the inevitable dents, scratches and marks due to the age and use
The gilding is slightly 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.
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."
Catalogue Note
Les bronziers Bouhon Frères se spécialisèrent dans la réalisation d'accessoires de cheminée, s'inspirant souvent de modèles du XVIIIe ou du début du XIXe siècle, et participèrent aux Expositions Universelles de 1878 et 1900. Le fonds de leur manufacture fut dispersé à l'occasion de deux ventes, en octobre et novembre 1920.