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A gilt-bronze and patinated metal chandelier from the Baltic Exchange circa 1903
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt-bronze and patinated metal
- 410cm. total height, 234cm. height without stem, 74cm. height of bowl, 110cm. diameter; 13ft. 5¾in., 7ft. 8¼in., 2ft. 5¼in., 3ft. 3½in.
with four scallopshells above a rope twist stem suspending a four-blade anchor with chains supporting a scalloped and inverted bell shaped reservoir with four stylised sea horses flanked by seaweed motifs with an octopus finial
Provenance
The Exchange Hall, Baltic Exchange, London.
Literature
H. Barty-King, Baltic Exchange, 1744-1994: Baltic Coffee House to Baltic Exchange, London, 1994, illustrated various examples on the cover and pp. 55, 78-79, 84, 90.
Condition
This chandelier is in excellent condition. It is ready to be placed.
"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
see catalogue note for previous lot