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Maison Baguès
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Two chandeliers
- 154cm. high by 84cm. diameter;
- 5ft ¾in., 2ft 9in.
glass and painted metal, the central stems comprising interlaced white, silver and gold painted scrolls supporting sixteen hanging lights, the bases mounted with an additional three lights
Provenance
Removed from the casino of the Hotel Miramar, Biarritz
Condition
A spectacular pair. Some old marks and scratches overall. Paint with wear and some losses. Silvering and gilding appears to have been refreshed. Silvering appears rather black in the catalogue illustration and is in fact rather brighter. A number of the strings of beads displaced or damaged. Some of the glass drops replaced or damaged. Neither tested nor guaranteed for electricity. A distinctive and striking pair ready for display.
"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."