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Ferdinand Barbedienne 1810-1892 A fine pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and marble seven-light candelabra Paris, circa 1885
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ferdinand Barbedienne
- overall height 31 in.; 6 in. square
- 78.7 cm; 15.2 cm
each vase embossed with the figures of Venus and Cupid in various poses and issuing seven foliate candle arms, on a circular and square stepped base on foliate form feet, the base of each signed F. BARBEDIENNE. Fitted for electricity.
Condition
Overall good condition; the gilt-bronze slightly dirty and with some minor wear and very minor areas of oxidation; the marble bases with minor wear and some very minor chips to the edges. The marble base of one candelabrum lacking one gilt-bronze pierced panel; one gilt-bronze pierced panel and one foliate panel loose but present to the other marble base. Electrified.
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.
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.