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A pair of Louis XV Meissen porcelain, tôle peinte, and ormolu two light candelabra circa 1760
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- tole peinte, porcelain, gilt bronze
- height 10 1/2 in.
- 27 cm
Provenance
Christie's New York, April 23, 1998, lot 217
Condition
Ormolu with some oxidation and rubbing. Tole peinte with some surface dirt and discoloration.Please note that the birds have not been examined outside of the mounts. Occasional chips and restored chips to the edges of flowers. The birds: both beaks are restored, one bird has very minor flaking to the yellow enamel, the same bird has two of its right talons chipped away and further small chipping to the nails of both talons. The other bird has restoration to its right talons. One flower detached but present.
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.