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A pair of gilt-bronze mounted white marble three branch candelabra Louis XVI, circa 1785
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt-bronze, marble
- each 44cm. high; 1ft. 5¼in.
each with three scroll candle-arms terminating in a marble vase issuing flowering lily-branches, supported by columnar marble stems, the circular base edged with foliate lips, on flattened bun feet; restorations to the marble, drilled for electricity
Provenance
Partridge, London
Condition
There is restoration to the rim of the marble vase of one. The socle of the vase on the same candelabra has been broken and restored. There are restorations to the bottom of the columnar marble support of the same candelabra. The socle of the vase on the other candelabra has alos been broken and shows signs of restoration. Both would benefit from a clean according to taste. The detail to the cast and chased gilt-bronze is beautiful.
"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."