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FRENCH, LIMOGES, 12TH CENTURY, | Candlestick
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Candlestick
- champlevé, engraved and gilt copper, enamelled in light blue, dark blue and white
- H. 15.5 cm; 6 in.
Provenance
Georges Chalandon collection, Lyon;
Albin Chalandon collection, Lyon;
thence by descent to the present owner.
Albin Chalandon collection, Lyon;
thence by descent to the present owner.
Condition
Wear to the gilding throughout the surace with losses to the enamel visible in some places. The edge of the dripping-pane is loose and slightly misshaped. The foot is slightly loose as well with a small tear to the lower edge. Greening is visible in some places. The tip of the peak is slightly bent. Each side of the triangular base with a champlevé enamel chimera. There is an old label under the base inscribed in blue and black ink: "Authentique Limoges 434 bis".
"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."