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An Italian silver large oil lamp, Mattia Venturesi or Girolamo Francescoli, Rome, circa 1790
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- marked throughout, the stem replaced in metal and wired for electricity
- silver
- height 37in., diameter of base 10 3/8 in.
- 94, 26cm
the sliding four-spouted lamp decorated throughout with flutes, beading, and key-pattern borders, hung with tweezers, pick, extinguisher and snuffers, and with petal-form shade engraved with monogram CM
Literature
The lion's paw mark on this piece was used by Mattia Venturesi, and on his death was taken over by Girolamo Francescoli (Bulgari 1958, p. 460, 525).
Condition
as noted re: stem and electrification, lacquered, otherwise good, impressive scale and rare keep the accessories and have them marked
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.