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A gilt-bronze-and Japanese Arita porcelain-mounted candelabrum 18th century, the gilt-bronze candlearms later
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- gilt-bronze, porcelain
- 32cm. high, approx 22cm wide.; 1ft.½in., 8½in.
the porcelain hen drilled at the back
Condition
The gilt-bronze mounts are slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. The left candelabrum has been resoldered where the nozzle joins the stem. In otherwise good condition.
"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
Compare another porcelain hen in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, illustrated in John Ayer, Oliver Impey and J.V.G Mallet, Porcelain for Palaces, The Fashion for Japan in Europe 1650-1750, London, 1990, no.177 p.188.