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A VERY FINE AND RARE ENGLISH CAST BRASS CANDLESTICK, 16TH CENTURY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Height 7 3/4 in. by Diameter 5 1/4 in.; 19.7 by 13.3 cm.
Provenance
Sotheby Parke Bernet & Co., London, A Study Collection of Old Brass Candlesticks, Ronald F. Michaelis Collection, November 1, 1979;
S.J. Shrubsole, London, November 1979;
Vogel Collection no. 337.
S.J. Shrubsole, London, November 1979;
Vogel Collection no. 337.
Literature
Ronald F. Michaelis, Old Domestic Base-Metal Candlesticks: Produced in Bronze, Brass, Paktong, (Woodbridge, Eng: Antiques Collector's Club, 1978), p. 43, fig. 31.
Condition
In overall fine condition. Wear and oxidation commensurate with age and use. There is an old 1/4" loss to the edge of the ring around the shaft
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.