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A NORTH EUROPEAN PORPHYRY AND GILT-BRONZE TWO BRANCH CANDELABRUM PROBABLY RUSSIA OR SWEDEN, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- gilt bronze, porphyry
- height 22 in
- 56 cm
Literature
Jonathan Bourne and Vanessa Brett, Lighting in the Domestic Interior, London: 1991, p. 95, ill. 305.
Condition
Overall in good condition. The rod is slightly loose from the branch and the screen does not fit evenly on to the rod as it cannot slide to the bottom. The rod was possibly interchangeable with a candle holder at one point. Bronze with usual rubbing and minor oxidation; some rubbing. Some casting cracks to the mounts at the base.
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.