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A fine pair of Regency ormolu-mounted cut-glass three-light candelabra circa 1815
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- glass, metal
- height 28 1/2 in.; diameter 15 1/2 in.
- 72.4 cm; 39.4 cm
each faceted circular spreading foot surmounted by foliate-cast collars issuing a lattice-cut bowel with foliate embossed collar and strawberry-leaf corona issuing three 5-form candle arms each with a drop pan hung with drops and prisms surmounted by thistle-form nozzles the stem continuing to a foliate form collar surmounted by vase-form lattice-cut stems with foliate form collars surmounted by waisted nozzles with flame-form finials.
Condition
Overall very good condition; gilding with some tarnishing in places and with some rubbing and wear with small losses; appears to retain original gilding; finials probably later; some drops associated; each nozzle drilled with one hole; one drip pane with a loose neck; some scratches and wear to base and with very minor chips to extremities.
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.