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Lustre en bronze ciselé et doré d'époque Régence, vers 1730
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 EUR
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Description
- gilt-bronze
- Haut. 58 cm, diam. 74 cm
- Height 22 3/4 in; width 29 1/4 in
à six bras de lumière ornés de feuillages en S ornés de feuilles d'acanthe, la flèche de forme balustre à têtes de mascarons; (percé pour l'électricité)
Provenance
Ancienne collection André Meyer puis par descendance
Vente Arts of France, Christie's New York, le 23 octobre 1998, lot 102
Literature
H. Ottomeyer et P. Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, vol. I , Munich, 1986
Condition
The illustration is slightly too orange. Attractive model. Some wears to the gilding particularly to the flat surfaces. It has been pierced and drilled for electricity.
"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
Ce lustre s'inscrit dans la continuité des modèles de lustres attribués à André-Charles Boulle vers 1720. La composition est ici assez déliée et annonce le style rocaille. Divers éléments ornementaux présents sur ce lustre se retrouvent sur le célèbre lustre venant des collection de Hamilton Palace vendu par Christie's à Monaco le 5 décembre 1992, lot 41, sur celui de Drottningholm et sur celui du palais royal de Stockholm, tous deux appartenant aux collections royales suédoises. Un groupe de quatre lustres comparables est conservé au château d'Ansbach. Ils seraient l'oeuvre du bronzier fondeur Joseph Bianchini et du ciseleur Jean Houdan.