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A pair of George III giltwood two-light wall lights circa 1800
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- height 25 3/4 in.; width 15 in.
- 65.4 cm; 38.1 cm
each in the form of an arrow-filled quiver over a crossing bow and arrow, issuing two rope-twist C-scroll leafy arms terminating in brass cylindrical nozzles.
Condition
Electrified; brass pierced for electricity; regilt; overall good condition; the first with two chips to gilt gesso decoration of quiver and the arrow to the apron slightly loose; one leaf tip of right wall light lacking; the other with small chip to gilt-gesso decoration of quiver; small chip to gilding of foliate scroll; overall with very minor chips and wear to extremeties of gilding.
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.