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Sterling Bronze Company late 19th/early 20th A monumental pair of gilt-bronze mounted marble and alabaster floor lamps New York, late 19th/early 20th century
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Sterling Bronze Company
- marble, alabaster
- height 8 ft. 4 in.
- 253 cm
Literature
Sterling Bronze & Co, Historic Art In Decoration, The Adornment Of Your Home, inventory number X-26645
The E. F. Caldwell & Co. Collection, Smithsonian Institution, a68966, for the base of a standard lamp featuring the same crouching lion figures
The E. F. Caldwell & Co. Collection, Smithsonian Institution, a68966, for the base of a standard lamp featuring the same crouching lion figures
Condition
Overall in fair condition and presentation. Some minute chips to marble edges, mostly to the bottom of the central column and to edges of black marble plate. All bronze elements are present. Visible repaired breaks to alabaster shades of both lamps.
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.