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French, Limoges, late 12th century
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- two rare champleve enamelled pricket candlesticks
circular base on three feet with knopped stem supporting dish drip pan and pricket
Condition
Both candlesticks are in overall good condition consistent with age. As visible on the catalogue photograph, there are losses to the gilding, as well as to the enamels. There are the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches and slight deformation consistent with age and use.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The closest comparison to the present candlesticks is one in the Musée des Beaux Arts Dijon which is illustrated by Gauthier and dated to the the closing years of the 12th century. Note the similarly circular convex base rather than the tripod foot which more frequently occurs.
RELATED LITERATURE
E. Rupin, L'œuvre de Limoges (Paris, 1890) pp. 517-26; M. M. Gauthier, Emaux Meriodonaux, Catalogue International de l'Œuvre de Limoges (Paris, 1987) pl.CLXXIII, no.187