VICTORIAN GREEN-PAINTED PINE CANDLESTAND, NEW ENGLAND, CIRCA 1870
VICTORIAN GREEN-PAINTED PINE CANDLESTAND, NEW ENGLAND, CIRCA 1870
Height 24 ¾ in. by Width 17 ¼ in. by Depth 18 in.
Condition Report:
Overall fine condition. Wear, discoloration, and minor losses consistent with age and use. Each of the legs appears to have been previously cracked and re-glued at the junction with the standard. The top 5 in. of the central support above the white collar appears to have been detached and re-glued. There is an old crack that has been re-glued at the top of the central support with some resulting paint loss.
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.
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VICTORIAN GREEN-PAINTED PINE CANDLESTAND, NEW ENGLAND, CIRCA 1870
Height 24 ¾ in. by Width 17 ¼ in. by Depth 18 in.
Condition Report:
Overall fine condition. Wear, discoloration, and minor losses consistent with age and use. Each of the legs appears to have been previously cracked and re-glued at the junction with the standard. The top 5 in. of the central support above the white collar appears to have been detached and re-glued. There is an old crack that has been re-glued at the top of the central support with some resulting paint loss.
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.