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Pascale Pavageau
Senior Director Head of Department, Paris 19th Century Paintings & Drawings
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Deputy Director Collection Project Manager
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A pair of gilt-bronze presse-papiers, late Louis XV
with a young boy playing with a dog and a young girl with a swan, on curved bases Quantity: 2 Haut. 16 cm, larg. 19 cm, prof. 13 cm; Height 6 1/3 in, width 7 1/2 in, depth 5 in
Literature references: - B. Rondot, Guide du musée Nissim de Camondo, Paris, 1973, p. 52, n. 213 - P. Verlet, Les bronzes dorés français du XVIIIe siècle, Paris, 1987, p. 139, fig. 177
Senior Director International Senior Specialist Continental Furniture
+33 1 53 05 53 01
brice.foisil@sothebys.com
Pascale Pavageau
Senior Director Head of Department, Paris 19th Century Paintings & Drawings
+33 1 53 05 53 10
pascale.pavageau@sothebys.com
Céline Deruelle
Deputy Director Collection Project Manager
+33 1 53 05 53 11
celine.deruelle@sothebys.com
Lot Number
Saleroom Notice
Condition Report
53
A pair of gilt-bronze presse-papiers, late Louis XV
with a young boy playing with a dog and a young girl with a swan, on curved bases Quantity: 2 Haut. 16 cm, larg. 19 cm, prof. 13 cm; Height 6 1/3 in, width 7 1/2 in, depth 5 in
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate.
Good overall condition.
The gilding is very slightly rubbed and tarnished.
The under lining is probably later. "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."