Lot 146
C.1905, the chandelier modelled with sinuous whiplash decoration and chicory flowers and leaves, issuing four small branches above four larger branches with a single pendant-light centred below.
Height 124.5cm, Diameter 101.5 cm
Estimate $8,000 - $12,000
- Has been in storage in crate since purchased at Christie's in 2003.
- Some metal elements slightly bent
- giltmetal tarnished
- one conical shade is broken (listed as such when sold at Christie's) and partially repaired but with piece missing
- another shade has detached from the metal ring to screw it into the branch, but the ring is still on branch
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.
Dr. Vauthey, Vichy, France, 1906
Christie's London, May 12 1999, lot 389
Christie's New York, The Property of a Utah Collector, 13 June 2003, lot 228
Roselyne Bouvier, Majorelle, 1991, p. 188 for an illustration of a bronze and glass table lamp, the base cast with similar foliate decoration.
The Collector's Auction
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8668
12:00pm - 30 May 2023
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Friday 26 - Sunday 28 May, 10am - 4pm
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW
CONTACT
Madeleine Norton
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au
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