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A large Louis XV style gilt bronze nine-light chandelier Paris, mid-19th century, after the celebrated model attributed to Jacques Caffiéri
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- gilt bronze
- height 48 in.
- 122 cm
Literature
Pierre Verlet, Les Bronzes dorés Français du XVIIIe Siècle, 1987, p. 288
Hans Ottomeyer & Peter Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Vol I, 1986, p. 137
Condition
The bronze chandelier is finely cast and chased. Overall in fair condition with the usual tarnishing and dirt to gilt bronze mounts consistent with age and atmospheric conditions through the years. Loss of gilding due to corrosion, and with visible oxidization point. Although the chandelier is electrified, please note that we recommend that it be re-electrified. The central shaft with flower branches lacking. Five parts of gilt bronze elements are detached but present in a bag. The bottom floral finial is lacking the central flower bud.
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
Jacques Caffiéri (1673-1755) trained as a sculptor became the leading Fondeur- Ciseleur of the Louis XV period. In 1715 he was made maitre and from 1736 he was employed by the Crown, working at Versailles, Fontainebleau, Choisy, Marly and other Royal palaces. The present lot is a version of the chandelier made by Caffieri for the Château Arnet, which was moved to the Mazarine library in Paris after the revolution. The cherub holding the tower is thought to represent one of the towers featured in the arms of Madame de Pompadour. The boldly modelled branches and leaf sprays of the present model are also in keeping with the original. Other examples of chandeliers by Caffieri are in the Wallace collection in London, see ‘Wallace Collection Catalaogues, Furniture’, plate 37.