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Lot 72
  • 72

A Louis XVI style gilt and patinated bronze gueridon by Escalier de Cristal, Paris second half 19th century

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • bronze, stone
  • 83cm. high, 65cm. diameter; 2ft. 9 in., 2ft. 1 1/2 in.
with a pink granite top, conjoining ring signed Escalier de Cristal Paris and with an inscribed number 170  Д.В.К.К.А to underside

Condition

An attractive table of superior quality in overall in reasonable restored condition that would benefit from further attention. The top with a sensitively restored crack. A foot has come loose from the base and will need to be re-fixed to make good. Some screws replaced and others missing. Generally with very minor old marks, dents and scratches consistent with age and use.
"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

The Maison A l'Escalier de Cristal  was first established in 1802 by Madame Désarnaud. She exhibited at the Exposition Nationale in the Louvre in 1819 with great acclaim. The business was based in the Palais Royal and it was the first manufacturer to mount crystal objects with gilt-bronze. L' Escalier supplied lamps, vases, clocks and other objets d'art to most of the aristocratic European families. The firm was appointed fournisseur breveté du Roi in 1819 as well as to the Duc de Berry and the garde meuble de la Couronne. In 1872, the business was acquired by Emile Pannier and moved from their Palais Royal Galleries to Nouvel Opera region at the corner of rue Scribe and rue Auber. In 1885, George and Henry Pannier succeeded their father and gradually developed a company which became noted for the quality of its production. The company supplied furniture and all manners of luxurious objects often having manufacturers supplying individual components which were then assembled to the firm's own design. The firm's work can be found in public collections such as the Musée du Louvre and the Musée d' Orsay, Paris.