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A pair of gilt-bronze two-light wall appliques, French Régence style, 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- gilt-bronze
- Haut. 62 cm, larg. 30 cm ;Height 24 1/2 in, width 11 3/4 in
Representing a child holding the two scrolled candlearms (one replaced drip pan)
Literature
Related literature:
D. Alcouffe, A. Dion-Tennenbaum, G. Mabille, Les bronzes d'ameublement du Louvre, Dijon, 2004, p. 40
P. Verlet, Les bronzes dorés français du XVIIIe siècle, Paris, 1987, p. 89
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate despite being a little too bright.
The gilding is rubbed and tarnished.
There are some traces of wax to the drip pans.
The left hand side wall-applique on the printed catalogue has been restored to the lower part (visible to the back with a lead weld seam).
Beautiful model with very 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."
Catalogue Note
A similar pair of wall-lights is housed in the Louvre collection (OA 5098. Daniel Alcouffe, op. cit., attributes the model to André-Charles Boulle. Pierre Verlet, op. cit., mentions that the models for the Louvre have been probably created in 1715 for the Duc de Bourbon, great grandson of the Grand Condé, for his castle in Chantilly.