Lot 1124
  • 1124

A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI GILTWOOD FIVE-LIGHT BRAS DE LUMIÈRE, LATE 18TH CENTURY |

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • height 48 3/4 in.; width 21 in.
  • 122 cm; 53 cm
decorated with attributes of agriculture and the liberal arts

Provenance

Sotheby's New York, The Churchill Brazelton Collection, May 15, 1981, lot 61

Condition

These have been conserved and regilt in modern times, displaying repairs to small breaks to carving and minor losses and rubbing to gilding. There are traces of wax residue to candle nozzles that can be easily removed. Very decorative and of impressive scale.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

A comparable pair of carved and giltwood five-branch wall lights, decorated with military trophies hung on ribbon-tied oak branches, was in the Wildenstein Collection, sold Christie's London, December 14-15, 2005, lot 319.