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A set of ten George III style tôle wall lamps, late 20th century
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- paint, metal
- 27cm. high; 10¾in. pair of twin lights: 36cm. high; 1ft. 2¼in.
after oil wall lights at Chatsworth, four painted red and six painted green, all with brass finials together with two similar Louis XVI style brass twin lights (12)
Condition
Signs of rust and worn paint. Louis XVI damaged. Sotheby's would recommend that these lamps are rewired by a qualified electrician. They are being sold as decorative items only and not for use as lamps.
"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 design for these lights relates very closely to that found in an anonymous printed lamp-makers catalogue now in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, see (M63i,E) 1331-1899.