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A pair of Chantilly porcelain mounted and tôle painted wall lights Louis XV, mid 18th century
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- One pair: 29cm. high, 17cm. wide, 17cm. deep, 11½in., 6¾in., 6¾in., the other pair: 27cm. high, 33cm. wide, 18cm. deep; 10½in., 1ft.½, 7in.
the leaf cast backplate issuing two scrolled candlearms applied with leaves and porcelain flowers, with two leaf cast candlenozzles, together with another similar pair with a gilt-bronze foliate candlenozzle
Provenance
Fischer-Böhler, Munich, 1973.
Condition
Please note that the pair guaranteed are the second pair illustrated. The first pair illustrated are "another similar pair". These are slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean. The tôle paint is chipped off the backplate of the two candlearm pair. Minor chips to flowers generally on both pairs. Second pair repainted. 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."