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An Edwardian gilt-bronze lantern circa 1910
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- bronze glass
- 79cm. high, 45cm. diam.; 2ft. 7in., 1ft. 5¾in.
after a design by Thomas Chippendale, with tapering glazed sides
Condition
Good overall condition. Glass replaced but sympathetically. It could possibly benefit from cleaning according to taste. Good quality.
"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
The present lantern is based on a design by Thomas Chippendale, The Gentleman and Cabinet Makers Director, 3rd Edition, 1762, pl. CLII., (see illustration).
A pair of lanterns similar to the offered lot was as lot 14, Sotheby`s sale of the Leverhulme Collection at Thornton Manor, 26, 27, 28 June 2001, and also Sotheby`s Important English Furniture, London, 23rd November 2005, lot 115.