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A pair of George II gilt-gesso girandoles
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- height 45 in.; width 23 in.
- 114.3 cm; 58.4 cm
The reverse of one with chalked number A9515.
Provenance
Stair & Company, New York and London
Condition
Re-gilt; bevelled mirror plates later and with some small pitting and losses to silvering; overall with small chips and losses to gilding and to gesso in places, particularly to extremeties; each cresting with losses to the gesso and with areas of inpainting; some areas of old worm damage to cresting at back; restorations to tips of shell cresting; warpage to one backboard; one with replaced tip to central part; brass candle arms associated, probably originally fitted with a single candle branch coming from the central apron.
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.
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.