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A pair of Russian gilt-bronze mounted blue cut-glass and amethyst glass cream marble candelabra early 19th century
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- each 68cm. high; 2ft 3¼in.
each with a pinnacle surmounted by a globe above a ring suspending faceted amethyst and clear cut -glass chains with beads, the stem in the form of a concave-sided tazza issuing three scrolled candlearms with acanthus leaf cast drip-pans, the central ring supporting flower-shaped drops suspending diamond and pear-shaped drops and beads on a cream marble socle and square base, on toupie feet ; replacements
Condition
The colour of the marble is creamier and more attractive than appears in the catalogue photograph. There are some minor and medium sized chips to the beads and drops and some of the drops may be later replacements. From the way that the beads are strung together, the wire is probably later. There are some miniscule chips to the cream marble, but this is not too noticeable. The central rings on both are just slightly warped and the central screw on the stem needs tightening up. The blue central glass section on one has lost a small area of colour and appears as clear glass. One of the bobèche has a casting crack and is different to the rest and has been resoldered to the candle nozzle. An attractive lot in overall good condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."