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A pair of Regency 'whippet'-form parcel-gilt and cut class candelabra and a pair of 'whippet'-form parcel-gilt cut-glass candlesticks early 19th Century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- wood
- overall height of lamps 25 1/2 in.; height of candlesticks 10 1/2 in.
- 64.8 cm; 26.7 cm
The giltwood dogs at rest on a molded marble base, the scrolled candle arms with cut-glass nozzles hung with cut-glass chains. The candelabra now mounted as lamps.
Condition
Overall fair condition; candelabra fitted as lamps with later gilt-metal stem; the whippets in good condition with some small restorations; the candlesticks in fair condition; one whippet with large chip and loss to its proper right shoulder; small losses to gesso around stem; the marble bases all with some minor nicks and chips to edges with scratches and stains
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.