Lot 158
- 158
A pair of Russian porcelain figural candelabra, Gardner Porcelain Manufactory, Verbilki, 1880s
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- height 10 1/4 in., 26 cm
after designs by August Spiess, modeled as a peasant youth and maiden with baskets, with stamped and impressed factory marks
Condition
overall good condition, some accumulations of dust to drapery, the maiden's costume with some inherent firing flaws
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.
Catalogue Note
For comparable pieces, see Gardner, XVIII-XIX: Farforovaia plastika, Moscow, 2002, p. 249, no. 4 and E. Khmelnitskaia, Avgust Shpis i Imperatorskii farforovyi zavod, Moscow, 2012, nos. 278 and 279, p. 314.