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An Italian silver Hanukah lamp, Buccellati, 20th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- marked underneath BUCCELLATI 925 ITALY, with scratch inventory number 51519
- silver
- height 15 1/4 in.
- 38.7 cm
spot-hammered surface, with scrolling foliate arms, scalloped drip pans and openwork foliate spray finial
Condition
finial glued for stability, repair where one arm meets body, four urns with dented rims, a few minor dings throughout, otherwise good
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
This model is based on an earlier bronze form. A nearly identical Austrian brass Hanukah lamp, circa 1800 from the Harry G. Friedman collection, is published in Stephen S. Kayser, Jewish Ceremonial Art, 1955, no. 144, plate LXXI, also in Susan L. Brownstein, Five Centuries of Hanukkah Lamps from the Jewish Museum, no. 454, p. 306.