- 671
A pair of gilt-bronze mounted blanc de Chine porcelain Fô dogs candlesticks, the porcelain 18th century, the mounts probably German, mid-18th century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- porcelain, gilt-bronze
- Haut. 18 cm., larg. 13,5 cm., prof. 12,5 cm. ; Height 7 in., width 5¼ in., depth 4¾ in.
each with one gilt-bronze oak branch candlebranch, the bases with turtles, lobsters, scrolling foliage and flowers
Literature
Literature:
F. J. B. Watson, "The Paris collections of Madame B.", in The Connoisseur. An illustrated magazine for Collectors, London, vol. 155, January-April 1964, p. 6, fig. 5 and p. 77, fig. 7 (ill.)
F. J. B. Watson, "The Paris collections of Madame B.", in The Connoisseur. An illustrated magazine for Collectors, London, vol. 155, January-April 1964, p. 6, fig. 5 and p. 77, fig. 7 (ill.)
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. The gilding is very slightly rubbed and tarnished. There are minute losses to the gilt-bronze leaves. There are minute chips to the lions dogs: one chip to the base of one (front part, left hand side), one minute chip to the mane of the other and one minute chip to the ribbon on one back. Very decorative pair of objects. Nice quality of chasing.
"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."