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TWO CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE FIGURAL CANDLESTICKS LATE 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- height 17 3/4 in.
- 45.1 cm
each in the form of a court lady modeled with an elaborate coiffure and holding a Gu-form vase forming a candle nozzle. Some restoration.
Provenance
Earle D. Vandekar, London
Condition
The proper right hand of the first figure has been restored and extensively oversprayed. Half of the rim of the vase, which the figure is holding, has been restored and oversprayed. Both hands of the second figure have been restored and extensively oversprayed. Otherwise the figures are in generally 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.