- 201
A Regency gilt-bronze candlestick circa 1815
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt-bronze
- 40cm. high; 1ft. 4in.
after a design for the Farnese candle stand, the tapering stem attended by pelicans on a splayed triangular base with griffin supports
Condition
Overall in good condition and very decorative. Well cast with fine burnished and chased detail. The gilt bronze is slightly tarnished in places and could benefit from a clean/polish according to taste. Drilled for electricity.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The prototype for the present lot is the Farnese marble tripod candelabrum published in R. Gargiulo, Raccolta dei Monumenti Più Interessanti Del Real Museo Borbonico, 1825, pl.39, 40A, to which flaming finials have been added in the manner of Thomas Hope's candelabrum illustrated T. Hope Household Furniture and Interior Decoration, 1807.
The candelabrum, which is now in the Museo Nazionale, Naples, was formerly in the Farnese Collection and was moved to Naples, by Charles III (King of Naples 1734-1759 and King of Spain 1759-1788).
An almost identical pair of bronze candelabra were sold Sotheby's, Shrubland Park, Suffolk, 19 September 2006, lot 113.