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A pair of Italian silver table candlesticks, assay master Giancinto Buonacquisto, Naples, circa 1750
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- 19.3cm, 9 1/2 in high
shaped circular bases rising to spirally fluted stems moulded with scalework, vase-shaped leaf-capped sconces, assay master's mark only struck three times
Condition
Generally in good condition, marks reasonably clear, nice design and colour. Each candlestick is struck three times with GBAC for Giancinto BuonAcquisto Console. There is no normal naples town mark. Each candlestick has two zig-zag assay scrapes underneath the bases. Nice candlesticks.
"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."
Catalogue Note
For an example of Neapolitan silver marked only with the assay master's (console) mark three times see Tre Secoli di Argenti Napolitani [exhib. cat.], Castel Sant'Elmo, April-May 1988, p. 197; and for a pair of Neapolitan candlesticks with identical bases to the present examples, see Elio and Corrado Catello, Argenti Napolitani, 1973, pl. LXVIII