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Flemish, 15th/ 16th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pair of Pricket Candlesticks
brass
- Flemish, 15th/ 16th century
with an old Sotheby's paper label printed and inscribed in ink: Lot: 323/2 / Estimate: 6000-9000 / Sotheby's
Provenance
Frits Philips, Eindhoven;
his sale, Sotheby's Eindhoven, The Frits Philips Collection, 4-5 December 2006, lot 323
his sale, Sotheby's Eindhoven, The Frits Philips Collection, 4-5 December 2006, lot 323
Condition
Overall the condition of the candlesticks is good with minor dirt and wear consistent with age, including green and black wax. There is a loss to the rim of the taller candlestick. There are a few rectangular and circular plugs, including a larger rectangular plug underneath the drip-pan of the larger candlestick.
"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."