Lot 48
- 48
A pair of gilt-bronze wall-lights, Louis XV, circa 1755-1760
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt bronze
- Haut. 55 cm., larg. 37,5 cm., prof. 20,5 cm. ; Height 21⅔in., width 14¾in., depth 8in.
the foliate scrolled back-plate issuing three scrolled and foliate candlearms, united by a ribbon
Literature
Related literature:
L. Roger-Miles, Exposition d'art français du XVIIIe siècle, Paris, 1916, pl. XI.
L. Roger-Miles, Exposition d'art français du XVIIIe siècle, Paris, 1916, pl. XI.
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate but too orange.Good overall condition.
"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
This pair of wall-lights is very similar to a pair exhibited at the Exposition d'art français, organised by the Union de France pour la Belgique et les Pays alliés et amis in 1916 and belonged to Madame J. de Canson. They perfectly illustrate the transition between the softer, scrolled rococo form and the more linear, stronger look of the Louis XV neo-classical period.