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An Empire gilt bronze and cut-glass six-branch chandelier possibly Vienna, first quarter 19th century
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Gilt bronze, cut glass
- 97.5cm. high; 3ft. 2¼in.
the pear-shaped body, suspended with chains, the collar adorned with female masks, issuing foliate-cast scrolled branches, drilled for electricity, the finial to the glass body replaced
Provenance
Christie's, King Street, 9 July 2009, lot 57
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The glass is translucent and not as in the image in the printed catalogue. Formerly fitted for electricity. Sotheby's advises consulting a professional electrician prior to instalment.
"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."