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GROUP OF FOUR BRASS CANDLESTICKS, 16TH CENTURY
Estimate
5,500 - 7,500 USD
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Description
- brass
- Height of tallest 10 in.
Comprising two with reeded baluster stems, one with a knopped ring stem and one squat baluster example.
Provenance
The one with knopped ring stem: Christie's, London, The Lear Collection of Socket Candlesticks, December 15, 1998, lot 83;
Jonathan Trace, New York.
Jonathan Trace, New York.
Literature
The one with knopped ring stem: Christopher Bangs, The Lear Collection (Easton, PA: King's Hill Publications, 1995), no. 75.
Condition
All with marks and wear from age and use. The smallest with soldered repair to the stem and tears to rim of base. The others with pitting and much wear.
Other heights: 9 in., 8 3/4 in., 6 in.
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
Not illustrated.