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A Pair of George III Style Carved Mahogany Candle Stands Probably late 19th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- mahogany
- height 42 in.; width 19 in.
- 106.7 cm; 48.3 cm
Provenance
Purchased from Mallett & Son (Antiques) Ltd., London
Condition
Good overall condition with old polished surface overall; fretted ornament stems with small losses overall, some old age cracks and age cracks following lines of construction; some cracks to scroll toes following lines of construction; one central finial broken above first turned element.
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
An identical pair of candle stands, but with pierced galleries, at Ickworth Park, Suffolk is illustrated by Ralph Edwards, The Dictionary of English Furniture, 1953, vol. III, p 150, fig. 17.