- 44
Continental
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Foliate and Figural Garniture de cheminée
- porcelain, painted tôle, gilt-bronze
- clock 33cm., 13in. candlesticks 30cm., 12in.
- Made circa 1900. The movement late 18th century.
with a 2in. enamel dial, losses (3)
Provenance
Acquired from Asprey, ‘Dresden [sic] candelabra and clock set’ for £157 10s, 23 December 1950, Laurence Olivier Archive, The British Library, London, Add MS 79841
Literature
Cecily Finn, 'Den Förtrollande Ladyn’ [The Enchanting Lady], Bonniers Månadstidning, 1954, p. 35, fig. 3, part illustrated in the drawing room at Durham Cottage, Chelsea;
Anthony Denney, ‘The Oliviers off stage’, House and Garden, May 1958, p. 65, illustrated in Vivien's drawing room, below her Degas at Eaton Square, Belgravia.
Anthony Denney, ‘The Oliviers off stage’, House and Garden, May 1958, p. 65, illustrated in Vivien's drawing room, below her Degas at Eaton Square, Belgravia.
Condition
Losses. Clock movement not checked.
Chips to porcelain. Ingrained dirt (width of clock base 24cm.)
Movement with chain loose/away from fusee.
"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."