Lot 26
- 26
A large floor standing patinated bronze and gilt-bronze figural candelabrum, after Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Gilt-bronze, bronze
- candelabrum 175cm. high; 5ft. 9in. columnar base 93cm. high, 57cm. diamater; 3ft. ½in., 1ft. 10½in.
in the form of a cherub supporting twenty-five scroll branches, on a simulated verde antico tole-peinte cast-iron columnar base, electrified
Literature
Illustrated, John Goodall, ‘Regency Revival’, Country Life, London, 10 February 2010, p. 62
Condition
In good order. Will need to be re-wired. Some minor surface scratches to bronze. The carved marble base (which comes apart into three sections with scratches and localised areas of filler.
"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."