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THREE BRASS CANDLESTICKS, ONE DUTCH EAST INDIES, LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY, PAIR ENGLISH, THIRD QUARTER 17TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,800 - 5,500 USD
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Description
- brass
- Height of tallest 5 1/2 in.
Comprising a trumpet-form pair and a single example with a central drip-tray.
Provenance
Dutch East Indies candlestick: F. R. "Bud" Lear III;
Christie's, London, The Lear Collection of Socket Candlesticks, December 15, 1998, sale 6066, lot 69;
Jonathan Trace, New York.
Christie's, London, The Lear Collection of Socket Candlesticks, December 15, 1998, sale 6066, lot 69;
Jonathan Trace, New York.
Literature
The single example: Christopher Bangs, The Lear Collection (Easton, Pennsylvania: King's Hill Publishing, 1995), no. 65
Condition
Usual rubbing and wear to brass consistent with use and age. One with a small repair at base now with tape covering the soldering.
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.
Catalogue Note
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