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Deux flambeaux formant paire en argent, l'un par Edme-Pierre Balzac, l'autre par Edme-François Balzac, Paris, 1768-1769
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Deux flambeaux formant paire en argent, l'un par Edme-Pierre Balzac, l'autre par Edme-François Balzac, Paris, 1768-1769
- silver
- Haut. 26 cm, 1.396,4 g ; 10 1/4 in. high, 49oz 26dwt
la base chantournée moulurée de deux frises d'oves, l'ombilic ciselé de canaux torses et gravé d'armoiries comtales, le fût orné de trois coquilles, le binet mouluré de deux frises d'oves, les bobèches non poinçonnées
Condition
In overall very good condition.
Marks, on both candlesticks: charge, jurande and maker very legible inside footrim and under the stem, discharge very legible on footrim. Nozzles probably later but fitting well, only stamped with later French control mark (crab). On one nozzle, another mark, partly legible. Slight difference on the gadroons at the base of the stem.
Very good weight, very nice quality.
"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."