- 1
A pair of large Italian red painted and parcel-gilt carved pricket candlesticks, 17th century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- pine / poplar
- each 170cm. high; 5ft. 7in.
each with a gadrooned upper section supporting a later brass drip-pan and nozzle above an ionic capital fluted leaf carved baluster section scrolled corbels on a concave-sided triform base carved with fruiting swags on paw feet; some retouching to the painted decoration
Literature
Sebastian Schutze, Palazzo Sacchetti, Rome, 2003, illustrated p. 80 in L'Ingresso del piano nobile.
Condition
Country House condition. Both with age cracks and restorations. Some chips to carving and decoration. Both are dirty and would benefit from a clean. Distressed in parts.
"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."