Lot 111
- 111
a pair of French silver five-light candelabra, Martin-Guillaume Biennais, Paris, 1809-1819
Estimate
25,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 54cm, 21 1/4 in high
laurel and anthemion borders repeated, detachable branches with leafy scrolls and swan terminals, engraved with cypher of Charles II Duke of Austria and Parma (1799-1883), iron shaft and tensioning nut
Condition
overall very good condition. fully hallmarked on every detachable piece apart from stems: one with apparently guarantee mark only, the other with apparently no external mark.
"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 was made by Martin-Guillaume Biennais for the wedding of Napoleon's brother, Jérôme Bonaparte to Katarina von Württemberg (see Christie's Geneva, 13 November 1995, lot 193). The Emperor was seduced by the refined quality of Biennais's silver and made him his official goldsmith. After this, Biennais was authorised to inscribe his works orfèvre de LL.MM impériales et royales et de LL. MM les rois de Hollande et de Westphalie.