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A 'Palais Royal' mother of pearl and gilt-metal candlestick, Vienna, circa 1825
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- A 'Palais Royal' mother of pearl and gilt-metal candlestick, Vienna, circa 1825
- mother of pearl, gilt-metal
- 33.5 cm, 13 1/4 in high
the screen painted with Emperor Francis I of Austria creating a knight of the Order of St Stephen of Hungary, in the presence of flamboyantly-dressed officials and hussars, the mounts cast with oak leaves and anthemion, on veneered cut-cornered rectangular stand with button supports
Condition
Chips around rim of screen and some paint flaking visible in image, dirt and loss of gilding to metal parts which would benefit from professional cleaning
"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."