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A pair of large gilt-bronze mounted white marble covered urns, Louis XVI
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- white marble, gilt-bronze
- Haut. 56 cm, diam. 23 cm; Height 22 in, diameter 9 in
on three mounts with heads of satyrs ended by hooves of goats
Provenance
Beaussant and Lefèvre, Paris, 16 June 2004, lot 163
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate.
Good overall condition.
There are minute chips to the white marble edges.
The marble is very slightly yellowish.
Impressive model and uncommon scale.
"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
Following the exhibition of Joseph-Marie Vien's painting entitled The Virtuous Athenian presented at the Salon of 1763 (Museum of Fine Arts, Strasbourg), Jean-Henri Eberts employed the term, which designated the woman who carried offerings, to describe the tripod in his article from the French weekly journal, dated 27 September 1773. Finding inspiration in the Antiquity tripods and braziers, this shape was adapted again for large censers (Nissim de Camondo Museum, Paris, inv CAM 37.1 and 2), but also for items of smaller size like censers and incense burners. This presented pair is distinguished by its large size considering the use of marble, rather rare for this type of object, and by the fineness of its mounting. Many collectors requested bronze artisans to mount marble, porphyry, and porcelain. Among them, the personality of the Duke of Aumont appears to be the most important. His sale in 1782 following his death indicates a large number of vases and stones notably mounted by Pierre Gouthière.