- 99
England and Italy
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- The Glass Candlestick Collection
- cut-glass, blown-glass
- tallest pair 33cm. 13in. single example 23.5cm. 9¼in.
- Cast, cut or blown first half 20th century.
comprising: a pair of Edwardian examples with knopped stems; a pair of hollow shaped baluster examples, drilled and formerly fitted as lamps, possibly Italian and circa 1950; and a single Edwardian knopped example (5)
Literature
Possibly one described, Notley Abbey Inventory, April 1948, p. 16, principal bedroom, ‘A glass table standard on circular dome base 13" high’ (The Vivien Leigh Archive, Victoria & Albert Museum, London, THM/433/6/1);
A pair photographed at Notley Abbey in Vivien's bedroom on her dressing table circa 1959.
A pair photographed at Notley Abbey in Vivien's bedroom on her dressing table circa 1959.
Condition
Very decorative. Chips to nozzles on hollow cast examples which are also drilled for electricity.
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"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."