A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE-ROSE CHAMBERSTICKS THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY

each lobed tray painted with floral sprays and molded with scrolled foliage and applied with flowerheads and leaves, the candle nozzle in the form of a budding flower rising from the center, the gilt branch-shaped handle applied with flowerhead thumbpiece.  Very minor restoration and rubbing to gilding.  2 pieces.

Two of the applied leaves are chipped on one chamberstick. There is a tiny shallow chip on two applied flowerheads, and a 1/8-inch by ¼-inch shallow chip on the underside edge of the flowerhead thumbpiece. The other chamberstick has a restored applied leaf, which has been overpainted. There are tiny chips to three applied flowerheads. The handle has been broken in three places and restored. There is some minor restoration to the area of the stem adjacent to the handle. There is some minor wear to the gilding overall. Otherwise the chambersticks 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.