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A set of four French silver candlesticks, Edme-Pierre Balzac, Paris, 1758-1759
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- A set of four French silver candlesticks, Edme-Pierre Balzac, Paris, 1758-1759
- silver
- 24.5 cm high, 2 948 g; 9 1/2 in., 94oz 16dwt
shaped circular base spirally gadrooned, engraved with armorials, with four nozzles
Condition
In fairly good condition. Slightly gilt under the base. Legible marks inside the foot rim and marks difficult to read inside sockets. Two nozzles fully marked: three with date letter R for 1757-1758, one with date letter S for 1758-1759. Scratches and dents on nozzles. Good weight. Nice pattern. The arms are those of Seyturier, Bresse. Identical accolé coats-of-arms are engraved on flatware set nr 196 in this sale.
"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 arms are those of Seyturier, Bresse. Identical accolé coats-of-arms are engraved on flatware set nr 196 in this sale.