A pair of Empire style gilt and patinated bronze and porphyry jardinières after Pierre-Philippe Thomire
A pair of Empire style gilt and patinated bronze and porphyry jardinières after Pierre-Philippe Thomire
the top fitted with four baskets, on a baluster stem flanked with three female figures after the antique, the tripartite base adorned with a frieze, with a sheet-metal lining; (losses to the porphyry veneer)
Height 35¾in; width 29½in; prof 29½in; Haut. 91 cm, larg. 75 cm, prof. 75 cm
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Paire de jardinières en bronze doré et patiné et placage de porphyre de style Empire d'après Pierre-Philippe Thomire
composée de quatre corbeilles imitant la vannerie reposant sur un fût balustre flanqué de trois figures de femmes drapées à l'antique, la base tripartite à décor ajouré de palmettes, avec une doublure en métal ; (manques au placage de porphyre)
Height 35¾ in; width 29½ in; prof 29½ in; Haut. 91 cm, larg. 75 cm, prof. 75 cm
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Condition Report:
Good overall condition despite the inevitable minor scratches and marks due to age and use. A laurel leaf crown hold by the female figure is missing and another one is loose. A few minor losses to the porphyry veneer of the plinths. The gilding is slightly tarnished. Some traces of cleaning product on the gilding. Some traces of humidity inside the liners.
"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 hemselves 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."
Provenance:
Tajan sale, Paris, 18 December 2007, lot 139 (€ 27.262).
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A pair of Empire style gilt and patinated bronze and porphyry jardinières after Pierre-Philippe Thomire
the top fitted with four baskets, on a baluster stem flanked with three female figures after the antique, the tripartite base adorned with a frieze, with a sheet-metal lining; (losses to the porphyry veneer)
Height 35¾in; width 29½in; prof 29½in; Haut. 91 cm, larg. 75 cm, prof. 75 cm
(2)
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Paire de jardinières en bronze doré et patiné et placage de porphyre de style Empire d'après Pierre-Philippe Thomire
composée de quatre corbeilles imitant la vannerie reposant sur un fût balustre flanqué de trois figures de femmes drapées à l'antique, la base tripartite à décor ajouré de palmettes, avec une doublure en métal ; (manques au placage de porphyre)
Height 35¾ in; width 29½ in; prof 29½ in; Haut. 91 cm, larg. 75 cm, prof. 75 cm
(2)
Condition Report:
Good overall condition despite the inevitable minor scratches and marks due to age and use. A laurel leaf crown hold by the female figure is missing and another one is loose. A few minor losses to the porphyry veneer of the plinths. The gilding is slightly tarnished. Some traces of cleaning product on the gilding. Some traces of humidity inside the liners.
"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 hemselves 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."
Provenance:
Tajan sale, Paris, 18 December 2007, lot 139 (€ 27.262).
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