A PAIR OF MEISSEN CANDLELABRA CIRCA 1755

painted with floral bouquets and sprigs and applied with trailing leafy sprays of colorful flowers around the scrollwork-molded stem and branches, raised on a green mosaik-ground base reserved with alternating gilt-edged cartouches lightly molded with trophies or flower sprays, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue.

A. S. Drey, Munich
Collection of Catalina von Pannwitz, Berlin and Heemstede, acquired from the above in 1906

There are some occasional typical chips, losses or restoration to the tips of the leaves of the nozzles or applied flowers. One candelabrum has restorations to two of the nozzles, of which one has been broken into two and glued back. There are some residues of overspray at the joint where the highest candle branch ends and meets the lower three branches, possibly covering minor chips or haircracks. The other candelabrum has one of its nozzle broken off, which is now retained.
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.

A pair of similarly decorated three-branch candelabra was sold at Sotheby's, London, March 10, 1999, lot 463 as well as at Sotheby's, New York, May 4, 1999, lot 36.