DescriptionA large pair of Napoleon III gilt and patinated bronze figural torchères, Paris, stamped Bouchon, Paris, circa 1900
each modelled as a winged male (probably the allegory of Progress) the allegory of Progress and a female as an allegory of Fame figure holding aloft a candelabrum, on gilt-bronze griffin bases, the glass shades probably a replacement, fitted for electricity, stamped BOUCHON / PARIS to the back of the base126cm. high, 50cm. wide, 40cm. deep; 4ft. 1⅝in., 1ft. 7⅝in., 1ft. 3¾in.Condition reportIn overall good condition with minor old marks, rubbing, tarnishing and scratches consistent with age and use. One glass shade with a minor hairline crack towards the top. Sotheby's recommends the assistance of a professional for re-wiring. As mentionned in the description, the glass shades are probably a replacement.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.ProvenanceChristie's, London, The Collector, 14 November 2018, lot 653.Catalogue note
DescriptionA large pair of Napoleon III gilt and patinated bronze figural torchères, Paris, stamped Bouchon, Paris, circa 1900
each modelled as a winged male (probably the allegory of Progress) the allegory of Progress and a female as an allegory of Fame figure holding aloft a candelabrum, on gilt-bronze griffin bases, the glass shades probably a replacement, fitted for electricity, stamped BOUCHON / PARIS to the back of the base126cm. high, 50cm. wide, 40cm. deep; 4ft. 1⅝in., 1ft. 7⅝in., 1ft. 3¾in.Condition reportIn overall good condition with minor old marks, rubbing, tarnishing and scratches consistent with age and use. One glass shade with a minor hairline crack towards the top. Sotheby's recommends the assistance of a professional for re-wiring. As mentionned in the description, the glass shades are probably a replacement.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.ProvenanceChristie's, London, The Collector, 14 November 2018, lot 653.Catalogue note
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