Lot 123
  • 123

A Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and beaded glass six-light chandelier first quarter 20th century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • height 4 ft.; diameter 25 in.
  • 122 cm; 63.5 cm

Condition

The gilt-bronze highly tarnished and also showing traces of green oxidation in many places; the casting of the garland joining each branch is crude; many small holes to the top of the circular banding forming the cage, implying losses to glass beaded garlands and loss of one foliate and beaded gilt-bronze garland.
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.