拍品 4
  • 4

洛可可風格 拿破崙三世洛可可風格鎏金及包漿銅擺件連鐘一套三件, 法國,十九世紀五十至七十年代,隨雅克.卡菲力風格

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描述

  • ROCOCO STYLE
  • Gilt-bronze, glass, metal, enamel
  • 燭台高 26 1/2 英寸
  • 67.5 公分
台鐘一座及七臂燭台一對

Condition

Overall in good condition and presentation. Please note there is a winding key. Original gilding. Some minor knicks to bottom edge of marble.
"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."

拍品資料及來源

此台鐘之精雕細鏤與花卉繁飾都是洛可可風格的巔峰表現,應是巴黎十九世紀中期頂尖銅匠之作。其造型流暢,人像、丘比特與飛龍或有攀到台鐘頂端,或有附在兩側或前方,飛龍從鐘殼正面探身出來。

雅克·卡菲力(1678-1755年)是巴黎鑄造師及雕塑家,1715年不久後被獲選鑄造大師頭銜,其最早有記錄之作品為1715年為鑄造師協會設計的紋章。1736年後成為皇家建築鑄造師,為凡爾賽宮﹑楓丹白露宮﹑舒瓦希宮﹑馬爾立宮等皇家宮殿鑄造作品。卡菲力精於洛可可風格,其作品可謂將此表現得淋漓盡致。