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1900 Exposition Universelle, Paris: A Pair of American Silver and jade ``Byzantine'' Candlesticks, Tiffany & Co., New York, the design attributed to Paulding Farnham, circa 1900
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- marked on undersides of bases, numbered 13761-765 and with leaf mark for 1900 Exposition Universelle, Paris
- silver jade
- height 11 1/4 in.
- 28.5cm
the tripod bases raised on paw feet headed by foliage and applied on each side with lion mask flanked by scrolls and leaf-tips, the cylindrical hardstone stems carved with lozenge pattern centered by flowerheads and bisected with flattened silver knops, the conforming triangular sconces with dragon heads at ends
Exhibited
Paris: Exposition Universelle 1900, described in the Catalogue of Tiffany & Co's Exhibit as:
TWO CANDLESTICKS
Style, Byzantine. Silver chased, carved jade sections in the shaft.
Literature
"Paris Exposition Exhibits. Glimpse of the Rich and Artistic Exhibit Prepared by Tiffany & Co." The Jewelers' Circular-Weekly, vol. 40, No. 8 (March 21, 1900), p. 26.
"The Genius of America Jewelers and Silversmiths," The Jeweler's Circular-Weekly, Vol. XL, No. 20 (June 13, 1900), p. 7.
Condition
some minor scratches to bases, one sconce needs a little straghtening, otherwise very good condition
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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.