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Lot 391
  • 391

An Italian glass and coloured glass chandelier, Venetian, Murano 18th Century

Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

  • glass
  • 158cm. high, 92cm. diameter; 5ft. 2¼in., 3ft. ¼in.
with eight candlebranches, with stylized small coloured glass fruits

Condition

Overall this chandelier is in good overall condition. There are characteristic mionor losses throughout including losses to some of the flower motifs and with some replaced elements. One drip pan is badly cracked, another bowl on the upper part of the chandeluier is chipped and cracked and one nozzle is also chipped. The chandelier could benefit from cleaning .
"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."