- 2006
Exceptional Pair of Cast Brass Candlesticks, Melchiur and Schuster, Nuremburg, Germany, 17th century (before 1692)
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- brass
- Heights 9 1/2 in., 5 in.
marked MS to each rim; together with a matched pair of 16th century Spanish cast brass "Capstan" candlesticks (4 pieces).
Provenance
The matched pair: Christie's New York, The Collection of Kay and Richard Barrett, June 17, 1997, sale 8704, lot 162 (part);
Jonathan Trace, Portsmouth, New Hampshire;
Alan Miller, Quakertown, Pennsylvania.
Jonathan Trace, Portsmouth, New Hampshire;
Alan Miller, Quakertown, Pennsylvania.
Condition
Smaller sticks with very small inherent cracks to base; usual amount of scratches, dents and oxidation.
The larger pair with a small loss to one of the rings to stem.
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.