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ROYAL. A GERMAN SILVER SEVEN-LIGHT CANDELABRA, J. H. WERNER, BERLIN, CIRCA 1880 |
估價
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- 64.5cm., 25 3/8 in. high
high rococo style; the body chased with swirling rocaille and foliage, baluster stem embellished in relief to the shoulders with floral sprays, the detachable foliate branches formed of five scrolling arms around a central light, all on a spreading circular base on three openwork scrolling feet, applied with an acolle coat-of-arms and motto
Condition
Good clear marks to edge of base. The two vacant cartouches on the base probably erased. Verg good gauge. The branches with several ol solder repairs at the mid-points of the arms, at least three in total. Otherwise good condition.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
The arms and motto are those of the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. This candelabra was probably a wedding gift to Frederick Francis III, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1851-1897) and Grand Duchess Anastasia Mikhailovna of Russia (1860-1922) on their marriage in 1879.