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A pair of Empire style bronze and gilt-bronze candelabra early 19th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Bronze
- 51cm. high; 1ft. 8in.
with three upturned branches arranged around an adapted central stem, on foliate slender baluster stems attended by standing figures on leaf cast baluster socles and square feet, adapted as lamps
Provenance
Probably acquired by Sir William Forbes, 7th Bt. (1773-1828)
Literature
There is an interesting bill which describes a pair of three-light bronze figures from John Blades, 5 Ludgate Hill, London dated 8 February 1804, detailing '1 pair 3 light bronze figures £42-0-0, case wharfage and shipping £0-9-0'. It is not possible to say whether the pair offered here are those described and certainly the presence of a central stem, albeit altered, would suggest otherwise, but it does show that Blades was supplying bronze lighting as well as the glassware with which he is usually associated, and that Sir William, the 7th Bt., was buying from the very best that London had to offer and shipping objects back to Edinburgh.
Condition
These will need to be professionally re-wired by a qualified electrician. Central candle stem altered for electricity. Slightly mis-shapen. One drip pan missing. One drip pan replaced. Losses. Tarnished gilt-bronze. Surface scratches. Nice quality and very decorative.
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"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."