Lot 190
Third quarter 19th century
Modelled as an opposed pair of Bacchic putti in patinated and gilt bronze, each supporting three lights on foliate branches rising to different levels, each standing on a square gilt bronze-mounted marble plinth on toupie feet
Each 43cm high, 26cm wide
Estimate $800 - $1,200
Generally in very good condition consistent with age and use.
One branch on one candelabrum is bent, putting its light out of vertical alignment (as visible in the catalogue photos). Three of the screws securing the bases of the branches may be later replacements; their heads (which match each other) are larger than the other screws. At the top of the thigh of one putto, the dark brown patina, which is otherwise even throughout both figures, has been worn through to reveal the underlying colour of the bronze. There are typical light bumps to the corners of the plinths and slight wear along their edges.
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
Decorative Arts
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8785
6:00pm - 7 July 2025
Hawthorn
VIEWING
Fri 4 - Sun 6 July, 10am - 4pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn VIC
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au
SIMILAR ITEMS
Lot 31
Henri-Edmond CROSS (1856–1910) The bay of Saint-Tropez Oil on wood panel, the reverse of the panel supported with a finely-made maho...
Estimate: $70,000-90,000
Lot 28
Charles-Édouard JEANNERET, known as Le CORBUSIER (1887–1965) A man leading a horse Oil on plywood panel 32 x 22.5cm
Estimate: $30,000-50,000
Lot 66
A CARVED HARDWOOD AUSTRALIAN FAUNAL PANEL ATTRIBUTED TO ROBERT PRENZEL 1920s–1930s
Estimate: $15,000-25,000
Lot 24
Paul SIGNAC (1863–1935) The corvette lEtourdie and another vessel off Les Adrets-de-lEstérel Black crayon and watercolour 21 x 27cm
Estimate: $15,000-20,000