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A German Baroque twenty-light brass chandelier, probably Lübeck 17th century
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Brass
- 100cm. high; 3ft. 3¼in.
the bulbous budy issuing two tiers of scrolled cast candle branches ending in dished drip-pans and turned nozzles; formerly drilled for electricity
Condition
This chandelier is in good conserved condition. The nozzles have been drilled for electricity. The brass, with tarnishing throughout, would benefit from a light clean. In need of professional rewiring.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Two important related chandeliers sold in these rooms, The Haute Epoque Sale, 29 October 2003, lot 222 (£38,400) and again these rooms, 1000 Ways of Seeing, 5 March 2014, lot 161 (£18,750).