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意大利泥金木雕及雕刻玻璃燭台鏡一套三件， 威尼斯，約1750年作
估價
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- giltwood, mirrored glass
- 每件高125公分，寬88公分；4尺1 ¼寸，2尺10寸
each with a cartouche-shaped plate, engraved with the figures of Neptune, Mars and Fortuna, with mirrored borders engraved with trails of flowers and foliage, the cresting surmounted by stylised scallopshell, above scrolled cartouches containing vases of flowers, the frames carved with c-scrolls, acanthus and lambrequins; with later glass candle-arms
來源
歐洲私人收藏
出版
RELATED LITERATURE
Graham Child, World Mirrors: 1650-1900, London, Sotheby’s Publications, 1990, pp. 270-281.
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. They all have their original engraved plates which are in good condition and are of an impressive size. Some restorations to the gilding. There a some very minor losses to gilding. Minor repairs to carving and there are construction cracks generally at joints commensurate with age as visible from the catalogue photograph. They are a little dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
威尼斯在多個世紀以來，一直在歐洲玻璃市場上雄據一方，即使法國在十八世紀早期曾領先於前，威尼斯這個地中海港市，仍然是玻璃製品及鏡面玻璃工藝的焦點所在。小巧精雕的燭台製成一對，或一套四至六件，是威尼斯宅邸的常見裝飾。而本拍品獨特之處在其大型尺幅，份量出眾，而且其泥金木雕框架精妙複雜，配上刻有細緻花紋的鏡面，燭光及倒影相互映照，使卓著超群的設計典範活靈活現。