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A pair of American Silver Candlesticks, Gorham MFG. CO., Providence, RI, 1906, Martelé
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- marked on undersides and coded L/PE, L/PG
- Silver
- 9 1/4 in.
- 23.5cm
on lobed square bases chased with lilies, tapered baluster stems, topped by campana form sconces chased to match, detachable nozzles chased with rocaille, underside monogrammed MLS
Literature
Larry Pristo, Martelé 950-1000 Fine: Gorham's Art Nouveau Silver, 2002, p. 383.
Condition
slight overall wear, 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
According to Gorham's records as reproduced by Larry Pristo, candlesticks L/PE and L/PG are listed as being completed on 30 November 1906. They were completed on the same day as matching candlesticks L/PD and L/PF. These two candlesticks were raised by Gustav Guldbrandsen with a combined time of 64 hours, and chased by Edward F. Mason for an addition 42 total hours. Together their net factory cost at the time of completion was $120.