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A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE CANDLESTICKS late 18th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- height of pair 7 1/2 in.
- 19 cm
of European silver shape, painted with colorful abstract patterned borders and trellis panels. Together with a Chinese Export candlestick, circa 1785, of similar shape, painted with flower sprays and leaf scrolls. Repaired. 3 pieces.
Provenance
Sold, Property of Princess Charles Murat, Sotheby Parke Bernet, Inc., New York, January 30, 1975, lot 208 (the pair)
Condition
Pair of candlesticks:
Both in good condition, one has a very shallow 1/4 in. chip to the edge of the base, this one also has a 1/8 in. glaze flake to the green enamel on the shoulder.
Single candlestick:
The candlestick has been broken beneath the candle holder and through the lower part of the stem and poorly restored back together. The base has been broken into two pieces and glued back together. There is also a 1/2 in. crack to the candle holder.
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.