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A pair of gilt-bronze chenets, Louis XV
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- gilt-bronze
- Haut. 33,5 cm, larg. 43 cm; Height 13 1/4 in, width 17 in
with Chinese on large rocaille shells
Provenance
Maurice Segoura Gallery, Paris
Literature
Literature references:
Exh. cat. A. Forray-Carlier and M. Kopplin (dir.), Les secrets de la laque française. Le vernis Martin, Paris, 2014, p. 100, n. 55
Exh. cat. A. Forray-Carlier and M. Kopplin (dir.), Les secrets de la laque française. Le vernis Martin, Paris, 2014, p. 100, n. 55
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate. Very pretty and unusual model, condition is absolutly fine with a fine and elaborate chasing. Good and bright ormolu gilding with expected wear in places. Very nice rocaille cartouche at the back. The small ornament that the Figures have partly in hand are lacking. To recommend.
Please note that they have their irons (not illustrated).
"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
Typical of Rococo art's vitality, this pair of chenets with Chinese statuettes is, with the exception of the fully gilt figures of our example, in all respects similar to a pair from a private collection presented at the exhibition on vernis Martin at the Musée des Arts décoratifs in Paris in 2014. This pair probably corresponds to those from Baron Guy de Rothschild's former collection sold during the dispersal of lots belonging to Baron de Redé and Baron Guy de Rothschild (Sotheby's Monaco on 26 May 1975, Lot 220).