OF RECENT MANUFACTURE, IN THE MANNER OF PIERRE DELBEE OF MAISON JANSEN

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A PAIR OF SPANISH SHELL-ENCRUSTED AND CORAL-PAINTED FOUR-BRANCH WALL-LIGHTS
OF RECENT MANUFACTURE, IN THE MANNER OF PIERRE DELBEE OF MAISON JANSEN
Each shaped as a dolphin and covered in shells, including conch shells and clams, the branches issuing from the base fitted for electricity
38½ in. (98 cm.) high; 24 in. (61 cm.) wide (2)

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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Lot Essay

These whimsical wall-lights are inspired by Pierre Delbee's celebrated 'Archimboldesque' wall-lights sold in the 'Boulle To Jansen Sale' at Christie's, London, 11-12 June 2003, lot 6. Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1527-93) is rightly celebrated for his series of anthropomorphic composite portraits made up of a variety of objects from daily life, both natural and man-made.

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