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A pair of gilt-bronze and blued steel candelabra, Paris circa 1870
Estimate
25,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- each 94cm;, high, 3ft.1in.
in the manner of François Rémond, each with six scrolled branches and a central flambeau
Condition
In very good condition. The blued steel with some minor marks and the gilt-bronze of very good quality.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Comparative Literature:
H.Ottomeyer/P. Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Vol. I, Munich, 1986, p. 266, fig. 4.9.7 for a related candelabrum circa 1785, upon which this pair is loosely based.
H.Ottomeyer/P. Pröschel, Vergoldete Bronzen, Vol. I, Munich, 1986, p. 266, fig. 4.9.7 for a related candelabrum circa 1785, upon which this pair is loosely based.