A Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble Garniture, Dated 1867
Property of a Philadelphia Art Collector
A Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble Garniture, Dated 1867
comprising a pair of six-light vase candelabra flanking a clock-inset pedestal supporting a gilt bronze group 'Bergers d'Arcadie' after a model by Eugene Aizelin, Cast by F. Barbedienne, signed and sealed in base
candelabra height 32 in,; width 14 1/2 in.; pedestal height 10 in.; width 18 in.; depth 12 in.; the group height 17 in.; width 8 1/2 in.; depth 7 in.
81.3 cm; 36.83 cm; 25.4 cm; 20.3 cm; 30.5 cm; / 43.2 cm; 22 cm; 17.8 cm
Condition Report:
The gilt bronze figures with typical minor surface scratches, casting flaws, small areas with verdigris and rubbing, and some accumulation of surface dust in the crevices, as to be expected.
The pair of candelabra not apparently pierced or wired for electricity. The gilt bronze mounts with minor casting flaws and a few small losses, and areas with rubbing and losses to gilding. The rouge griotte marble vases on each with repaired breaks to main bodies and to the necks. Both with scattered chips, nicks, surface scratches and losses as well as old areas of infill throughout.
The clock pedestal with repaired chips and infilled cracks, particularly along the lower edge of the marble beneath the dial. A chip to proper right top rear corner edge. The gilt bronze door to rear of base lacking glass. With two pendulums and two winding keys. Please note the movement has not been tested and Sotheby's does not guarantee the working order of clocks.
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Property of a Philadelphia Art Collector
A Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Rouge Griotte Marble Garniture, Dated 1867
comprising a pair of six-light vase candelabra flanking a clock-inset pedestal supporting a gilt bronze group 'Bergers d'Arcadie' after a model by Eugene Aizelin, Cast by F. Barbedienne, signed and sealed in base
candelabra height 32 in,; width 14 1/2 in.; pedestal height 10 in.; width 18 in.; depth 12 in.; the group height 17 in.; width 8 1/2 in.; depth 7 in.
81.3 cm; 36.83 cm; 25.4 cm; 20.3 cm; 30.5 cm; / 43.2 cm; 22 cm; 17.8 cm
Condition Report:
The gilt bronze figures with typical minor surface scratches, casting flaws, small areas with verdigris and rubbing, and some accumulation of surface dust in the crevices, as to be expected.
The pair of candelabra not apparently pierced or wired for electricity. The gilt bronze mounts with minor casting flaws and a few small losses, and areas with rubbing and losses to gilding. The rouge griotte marble vases on each with repaired breaks to main bodies and to the necks. Both with scattered chips, nicks, surface scratches and losses as well as old areas of infill throughout.
The clock pedestal with repaired chips and infilled cracks, particularly along the lower edge of the marble beneath the dial. A chip to proper right top rear corner edge. The gilt bronze door to rear of base lacking glass. With two pendulums and two winding keys. Please note the movement has not been tested and Sotheby's does not guarantee the working order of clocks.
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