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A pair of George III cut-glass, jasperware and gilt-metal two-light candelabra circa 1800
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- height 12 2/3 in.
- 32.4 cm
each with a drum form base in blue and white jasperware with a frieze of classical figures mounted within molded gilt metal mounts with pearl-bead ornament, supporting a dished ovoid-form cut-glass stem above a foliate socle and with an acorn form glass finial, the scrolled arms with foliate and flower head ornament with Egyptian style Horus-head terminals supporting circular glass drip pans with icicle pendants and orb-form candle holders.
Condition
Overall good condition, some minor wear and tarnishing to the gilt-bronze, some minor chips to extremities of cut glass and to drops, some drops lacking or replaced.
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.