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Paire de flambeaux aux faisans en porcelaine de Meissen, vers 1745, et monture en bronze doré, travail probablement italien d'époque Louis XV
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- gilt bronze and porcelain
- Haut. 23 et 24 cm, larg. 14 cm
- Height 9 and 9 1/2 in; width 5 1/2 in
représentant deux faisans d’après le modèle de J. J. Kaendler, surmontés d'un bras de lumière tournoyant, sur une base rocaille ; (une queue et deux becs restaurés)
Provenance
Ancienne collection comtesse de Crisenoy de Lyonne, vente Maître Ader, Hôtel Drouot, le 19 mai 1971, lot 46
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate despite being slightly too orange.
The ormolu mounts: the gilding is slightly rubbed and tarnished. There are some minor wax traces.
The porcelain: as stated in the catalogue, both beaks and one tail have been broken and restored. There is a restoration to the legs of one pheasant. There are some minor chips to the leaves.
"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."