Lot 411
- 411
A pair of Italian silver five-light candalabra, unidentified maker's mark (41, a star), Milan, 20th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 69cm, 27 1/4 in high
in Empire style, after Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot.
Condition
hallmarked on foot and nozzles, one central nozzle and branch slightly bent, 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."
Catalogue Note
Another pair was realised by Martin-Guillaume Biennais in 1807 for the wedding of Jerome Bonaparte, Napoleon's brother, King of Westphalia, with Katherine of Würtemberg, see Christie's Geneva, 13 November 1995, lot 193. Napoleon was seduced by the refined quality of Biennais's silver and made official goldsmith to the Emperor. The goldsmith prouldy then engraved his pieces with the inscription Biennais Orfèvre de LL.MM Imperiales et Royales et de LL. MM. Le Roy de Hollande et de Westpahlie.