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A PAIR OF ITALIAN PATINATED GILT WOOD TORCHERES,17TH CENTURY
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
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Description
- A PAIR OF ITALIAN PATINATED GILT WOOD TORCHERES,17TH CENTURY
- 55cm high
each elaborately carved with foliage and putti heads in relief, the triform base with scrolls and vacant cartouche, raised on lion paw feet with acanthus leaf knees, accompanying patinated gilt metal candle sconces cast with mask heads
Provenance
Present owner purchased from John D. Dunn Antiques, Malvern, Melbourne
Condition
Good condition, old evidence of borer, some wear consistent with age, sconces matched not original
"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."