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A pair of moulded and cut-glass seven-light candelabra in George III manner
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- each 58cm. high; 1ft. 11in.
each decorated with faceted drops
Provenance
José Maria Sert (1874-1945), 252 rue de Rivoli, Paris.
Sert was a painter of international repute who was renowned for his Baroque murals and his work can be found in the League of Nations, Geneva and the RCA building in Rockefeller Centre and the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York. He was part of the Catalan avant-garde together with the Barcelonian artists Utrillo and Casas. He was also was a decorator and in the 1920's was involved creating designs for the Ballet Russes.
A pair of girandoles with this Provenance was sold from the Collection of M. Hubert Givenchy, lot 32, Christie's, Monaco, 4th December 1993.
Condition
Good condition though two of the sconces are chipped and the top nozzle of one candelabra has been replaced with a similar but non matching nozzle.
"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."