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A pair of George I gilt-gesso torchères in the manner of James Moore circa 1725
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Wood
- height 37 1/2 in.; diameter 12 in.
- 95.3 cm; 30.5 cm
Provenance
Mallett, London
Literature
Lanto Synge, Mallett's Great English Furniture, Boston, 1991, p. 43
Condition
Good restored condition; re-gilt with layers of old gilding beneath in places; one with an old repaired break to the leg and with large chip to gesso to one foot; another foot with small chip to gesso of pad; the stem with some chips to the gesso and long chips to gesso of edge of central collar; the other with a large loss to leaf tip of one of the acanthus leaves to the top of the stem; the stem with small old chips to the gesso; the feet each with large chips to the gesso.
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.