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A pair of Empire ormolu and patinated bronze four-light candelabra circa 1815
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 28 1/2 in.; width 10 in.; depth 7 in.
- 72.5 cm; 25.5 cm; 18 cm
with a central torch joined to the base by leaf-cast scrolling candlearms joined by a flower-cast corona held by a winged female figure on a rounded platform raised on a cylindrical guilloche pedestal on a rectangular stepped base. Fitted for electricity.
Condition
General tarnishing and oxidation marks to the ormolu surfaces. Trashed of soldering to the back of the leaf-cast corona. Soldering to some of the candlearms where they meet the corona. Old minor marks. Some rubbing to the patina. Rubbing to the gilding, particularly visible around the rounded platform and pedestal base as well as areas along the upper section. Further tarnishing to the base. In otherwise 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.
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.