- 1263
A large Empire gilt-bronze and cut glass eighteen-light chandelier circa 1820
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- glass, metal
- approximately 170cm high; 107cm. diameter; 5ft. 9in., 3ft. 6in.
Provenance
with Kunsthandel Edmund J. Kratz & Co., Hamburg, acquired 1974
Condition
Very impressive. Gallery inspection recommended.
Corona is squint but easily fixed. Would benefit from workshop attention and will need to be professionally re-wired.
Some lustres and glass beads missing. Including a row of faceted pendants to the underside of each drip-pan. Elements possibly re-configured, if this is the case, it does not detract. Gilt-metal elements tarnished.
"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."