29th Sep, 2021 14:30

The Works of Art, Medals, Militaria & Furniture Auction

 
  Lot 799
 

A SET OF EIGHT ORMOLU TABLE COMPORTS BY FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE

SET OF EIGHT ORMOLU TABLE COMPORTS BY FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE,
late 19th century, the shallow glass bowls gilded with bands of scrolls, the ormolu bases signed to the rim and dated 1876, suspended with a series of foliate swags, on quadruple scroll supports bearing applied masks to knees, on paw feet, 27.2cm diameter (8)

 

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Sold for £8,150
Estimated at £3,000 - £5,000


Condition Report
There are eight comports, three of a larger size, three 'medium' and two smaller; the larger width from tip of one handle to its opposite 25.5cm, 'medium' 23.5cm, smallest 20.5cm; smallest with foliate overhangs to the knee masks; the glass dishes in variations of gilt floral decoration and size with smallest 22.5cm diameter and largest 27cm; some swag hooks misshapen so of loose fitting or not currently fitting; one of the medium examples missing one swag section and with a break to another; another medium missing a swag section; some of the swags stuck in an 'upswing' position; some not quite sitting flat on an even surface; some old repairs to swag sections; one of the medium examples with knock to scroll flanking mask; some rubbing; some small areas displaying grey marks indicating possible past touch-up/restoration although could simply be concentrated areas of tarnish/discolouration ; one dish with small chip to rim, otherwise all with rubbing to gilt, surface scratches in places and general wear

 
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