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A SET OF FOUR SILVER CANDLESTICKS AFTER A THOMAS GERMAIN MODEL, MID 18TH CENTURY |
估價
8,000 - 12,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- apparently unmarked, the nozzles by Garrards, London, 1845, the bases engraved with weights No 1 / 37-12; No 2 / 36=6; No 3 / 37=2; No 4 / 37=15
- height 11 1/2 in.
- 29.3 cm
decorated with fluting, entrelac, and ribbon-tied reeded borders, the shoulders with rams’ heads above husk swags
Condition
all with base rims dented, some surface wear, otherwise good
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.
拍品資料及來源
Compare with a pair of candlesticks by Thomas Germain from the Penthièvre-Orléans service, illustrated in Christiane Perrin, François Thomas Germain, orfèvre des rois, p. 93 in the Musée des Arts Decoratifs. Other variants are in the Danish Royal collection.