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A PAIR OF REGENCY PARCEL-GILT AND SIMULATED BRONZE TORCHÈRES, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

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A PAIR OF REGENCY PARCEL-GILT AND SIMULATED BRONZE TORCHÈRES, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

with dished gadrooned circular tops, one with losses to base
158cm. high, 40cm. diameter of base; 5ft. 2¼in., 1ft. 3¾in.

Condition Report:
This impressive pair are in unrestored Country House condition. Losses to paint work, some re-touching. Chips to gesso. Fragmenting and age cracks to base. Losses to blocked base elements and these will need replacing. Evidence of old worm. These were in store at Spetchley for a very long time and it shows.
One about 2cm taller than the other.

"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."

Provenance:
Probably Robert Berkeley (1764-1845)

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A PAIR OF REGENCY PARCEL-GILT AND SIMULATED BRONZE TORCHÈRES, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

with dished gadrooned circular tops, one with losses to base
158cm. high, 40cm. diameter of base; 5ft. 2¼in., 1ft. 3¾in.

Condition Report:
This impressive pair are in unrestored Country House condition. Losses to paint work, some re-touching. Chips to gesso. Fragmenting and age cracks to base. Losses to blocked base elements and these will need replacing. Evidence of old worm. These were in store at Spetchley for a very long time and it shows.
One about 2cm taller than the other.

"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."

Provenance:
Probably Robert Berkeley (1764-1845)

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Time, Location
11 Dec 2019
UK, London
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