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TWO PAIRS OF NEO-GOTHIC GILT BRONZE AND ENAMEL PRICKET CANDLESTICKS, ATTRIBUTED TO DESIGNS BY CARL FRUHLING Germany, circa 1870
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- bronze, enamel
- height of tallest 24 1/2 in.
- 62.5 cm
the underside inscribed in paint with inventory numbers W IV Wgd/F1 Wgd 21, F1 Wgd 22 and marks BC followed by four digit numbers
Provenance
Sold Christie's Amsterdam, March 21 2009, lot 409
Condition
overall in good condition. gilding recently cleaned. very minutes losses to enamels in places and with the usual minor scratches to surface consistent with age and handling
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
The German Architect Carl Heinrich Frühling (1807-1893) was appointed as an official court architect by Count Otto Zu Stolberg-Wernigerode. From 1962 to 1893, he worked on a large project at the castle Wernigerode, turning it into one of the best examples of neo-gothic architecture and interior decorating. The present prickets candle sticks formed part of the furnishing of castle Wernigerode.