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A pair of gilt-bronze and Chinese porcelain three light candelabra Louis XVI, late 18th/early 19th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain bronze
- 43cm. high; 1ft. 5in.
each containing a spray of roses concealing the candle-nozzles, supported by mottled Chinese turquoise porcelain baluster vases, with applied foliate festoons, on square white marble bases, each base numbered 1011 in manuscript
Provenance
Acquired from Jeremy Ltd, London, 19 June 1969.
Condition
Very decorative (in country house condition). One of the stems that support the candle nozzle with a soldered repair. The neck of one vase with a crack, restoration and over-painting. The other with some old marks. The marble base of one has been broken and repaired and this repaired break is visible to the naked eye. Minor chips throughout.
"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."