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Thiébaut Frères French, active late 19th century A pair of Louis XVI style four-branch candélabres Paris, late 19th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Thiébaut Frères
- gilt bronze
- height 19 1/4 in.
- 49 cm
each inscribed Thiébaut Frères / Fumière & Cie Seurs Paris
Condition
Overall in fair condition with the usual tarnishing and dirt to gilt bronze mounts consistent with age and atmospheric conditions through the years.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Thiébaut Frères (active second half 19th century) started work as founders from 1851, under Victor Thiébaut's supervision. He established a foundry devoted to works of art. At the beginning, they cast raw bronzes that they gave to Ferdinand Barbedienne or other founders to finish. Victor Thiébaut went into partnership with various famous French sculptors like David d'Angers, Carpeaux, Falguière, Carrier-Belleuse, Paul Dubois or Pradier with exclusive right of reproduction. Victor Thiébaut gradually became blind. In 1870, his three sons, Victor (1849-1908), Jules (1854-1898) and Henri who was also sculptor (1855-1899) became the head of the firm. In 1877, the firm moved to 32 Villiers' Street and in 1884, the firm established a new shop on 32, Avenue de l'Opera.