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Paire de vases brûle-parfum en porphyre et bronze doré d'époque Restauration, d’après un modèle de Matthew Boulton
Estimate
25,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- porphyry, gilt bronze
- Haut. 36 cm, larg. 14 cm, prof. 14 cm
- Height 14 1/4 in; width 5 1/2 in; depth 5 1/2 in
la prise du couvercle en forme de pomme de pin, la panse flanquée de deux anses à cannelures torses et godronnée, le piédouche reposant sur une base ornée de draperies à fond bleui et supportée par quatre tortues reposant sur un socle à décor d'entrelacs terminé par des pieds toupies ; chaque vase portant un numéro d'inventaire 934-1 et 934-2
Provenance
- Galerie Kugel, Paris
- Vente Christie’s à Paris, le 14 avril 2015, lot 183
- Vente Christie’s à Paris, le 14 avril 2015, lot 183
Condition
The illustration is accurate, good overall condition despite the inevitable dents, scratches and marks due to the age and use.
The blue lacquer on the lower part is extensively rubbed, the gilding is very slightly tarnished. Nice model. Each vase comes with an associated green marble base (not photographed).
Please note that this condition report was made on August 31th 2016 inside Robert de Balkany's hôtel rue de Varenne; this lot will be shipped to Sotheby's galleries before the exhibit and the sale.
"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
La source d'inspiration de ces vases est très certainement le brûle-parfum aux sphinx réalisé, d'après un dessin de William Chambers, par Matthew Boulton qui le déclina en plusieurs exemplaires tout au long de la décennie 1770 : les collections royales britanniques conservent une paire de brûle-parfums provenant très probablement de la reine Charlotte qui fut à l'origine de cette commande (illustrée ci-contre).
Si les tortues remplacent ici les sphinx, et si le spath-fluor fait place au porhyre, la silhouette de nos vases demeure fidèle aux créations du grand bronzier anglais de la fin du XVIIIe siècle.
Si les tortues remplacent ici les sphinx, et si le spath-fluor fait place au porhyre, la silhouette de nos vases demeure fidèle aux créations du grand bronzier anglais de la fin du XVIIIe siècle.