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A PAIR OF VENETIAN GILTWOOD GIRANDOLES CIRCA 1730 |
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- 104cm. high, 50cm. wide, 4cm. deep; 41in., 19½in., 1½in.
with associated contemporary twisted-glass candle arms
Provenance
Acquired from Mallett & Sons (Antiques) Ltd, London, 1996 ($22,250).
Literature
Mallett at Bourdon House, Autumn Catalogue, London, 1996, p.40.
Condition
In overall good condition with minor losses and scratches to gilded frames. The silvered mirror plates are attractively distressed consistent with age and use. The glass arms are associated but of the same age and period and tt is possible the mirrors were adapted at a later stage into girandoles. An elegant pair of mirrors, ready to be placed.
"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."