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A GROUP OF THREE CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE FIGURAL CANDLESTICKS CIRCA 1780
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- height of figures 11 1/2 in.
each in the form of a court lady modelled with an elaborate coiffure and holding a lotus blossom forming a candle nozzle. Together with three ebonized wood stands. Some restoration. 6 pieces.
Provenance
The Estate of Margaret H. Davis, sold Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., New York, October 24, 1986, lots 64 and 65;
Earle D. Vandekar, London
Condition
The left hand side figure's left hand, the thumb of her right hand and the candle nozzle have been restored and extensively oversprayed. The right hand side figure's thumb of her right hand and the candle nozzle have been restored and oversprayed. The middle figure's left hand and the candle nozzle have been restored and oversprayed. Otherwise the figures are in good condition.
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.