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A PAIR OF PATINATED AND GILT-BRONZE, BLACK MARBLE CANDELABRA, EMPIRE, ATTRIBUTED TO PIERRE-PHILIPPE THOMIRE |
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 111,5 cm., larg. 44 cm., prof. 33 cm. ; Height 43¾in., width 17⅓in., depth 13in.
with two female figures carrying jars, supporting six lights, on a square base with floral garlands; (pierced for electricity)
Literature
Related literature:
E. Dumonthier, Les bronzes du Mobilier national. Bronzes d'éclairage et de chauffage, Paris, 1910, pl. 18.
E. Dumonthier, Les bronzes du Mobilier national. Bronzes d'éclairage et de chauffage, Paris, 1910, pl. 18.
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good overall condition. The gilding is slightly rubbed and tarnished There are some chips to the black marble square bases. The gilding would benefit from a gentle cleaning, revealing the original gilding (please see one cleaned branch on one candelabrum). The pair of candelabra is drilled and fitted for electricity. Please note that we do not guarantee the electrical system is in working order, it has to be checked by a professionnal electrician
"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 candelabra, representing the same female figures in classical drapery, is illustrated in the work of Ernest Dumonthier, which lists the bronzes in the collections of the Mobilier National and kept at the Ministry of the Navy in Paris.
A suite of four candelabra with additional sconces formerly in the collection of Eugene Fould-Springer were part of the Nathaniel de Rothschild au palais abbatial de Royaumont sale at Christie's Paris, September 19, 2011, lot 6.
A suite of four candelabra with additional sconces formerly in the collection of Eugene Fould-Springer were part of the Nathaniel de Rothschild au palais abbatial de Royaumont sale at Christie's Paris, September 19, 2011, lot 6.