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A LARGE PAIR OF ITALIAN NEOCLASSICAL CUT GLASS-MOUNTED GILTWOOD TWENTY-FOUR-LIGHT CHANDELIERS Genoa, circa 1800
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- metal, glass, fruitwood
- height approximately 68 in.; diameter approximately 53 in.
- 173 cm; 135 cm
Condition
Drilled and wired for electricity. With scattered minor age and construction cracks to weed. Wooden shaft with some replaced parts and with small restored cracks and breaks. Scattered old worm damage; not extensive. Gesso with some cracks and losses. Regilt, gilding with some losses and areas of loss to gesso. Arms regilt. Glass with scattered chips. Lacking some drops, some are replaced. In 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.