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A Spanish silver hanging lamp, Cristobal Sanches Soto, Cordoba, assay master Mateo Martinez Moreno, dated 1786
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on rim SAN/CHE, MARTINEZ 86 and lion rampant
- silver
- diameter 18 3/8 in., height overall 39 3/4 in.
- 46.7 cm, 101 cm
boldly chased with flowers and scrolls, each side with a cartouche chased with a palm tree, a well, a pine tree and a fountain, matching canopy connected by four chains, rim engraved "ESTA LAMPARA SEAECHO A DEVOZION DE JOSEF GARZIA, ESCOVAR, ANO DE 1786"
Condition
rim with some dents and one small rim split, 4 screws in inner rim- lacking cover?, basin with numerous splits, one chain lacking a link, one branch with split
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.