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A Pair of Monumental Tinned-Copper Candlesticks, Turkey, 16th century
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Tinned-copper
each consisting of three parts, a large waisted truncated conical base ringed with a flattened drip-tray, a long cylindrical neck decorated with a series of mouldings and rings also ringed and a deep round candle receptacle with a broad rim
Condition
Both in overall good condition, rubbing along surface consistent with age, both with a straight cut along one side of external edge of base, as viewed.
"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
In form and scale, these magnificent candlesticks relate to a pair of tombak candlesticks in the collection of Nasser D. Khalili (Geneva 1996, pp.38-39, no.7, and Allan and Raby 1982, p.46, no.33). In both cases, they are constructed in two sections but the present pair are in a remarkably complete state in that they retain their candle trays.