Dreweatts 1759
Lot 356
A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI STYLE ORMOLU THREE LIGHT CANDELABRA BY ALFRED-EMMANUEL-LOUIS BEURDELEY, LATE 19TH CENTURY Each with central stem with leaf and berry finial, swagged nozzles above leaf scrolling branches on a pair of winged Naiads on bases inset with a pair of blue jasper roundels with urn decoration, on toupie feet, each with tail scroll stamped "BY"48.5cm high, bases 26cm wide Alfred-Emmanuel-Louis Beurdeley (1847-1919) was the third and last of the Beurdeley dynasty, suppliers and makers of the highest calibre furniture and decorative objects in Paris in the 19th century. Building on the success of his father and grandfather he won a gold medal at the 1878 Paris Great Exhibition and was honoured with the Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur in 1883. A very similar pair of candlesticks with lapis mounts to the base were sold at Sotheby's New York, European Decorative Arts, 13th April 2016 Lot 546 $15,000Another pair, with 8 light candelabra and with central signed clock were sold at Sotheby's New York, 16th November 2011, lot 298 $74,500 Condition Report: Wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. There is a small knock to left flank of the right hand figure (as you look at the two). Some surface scuffs to gilding and wear to more exposed areas of gilding. Wax and dirt deposits throughout. One screw missing to reverse of left hand figure scrolling 'tail'. Slight colour variance to junction point of base of one branch with fitment suggesting it has had remedial small repair. Branches are a little off true vertical from use.No signs of electrification. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
