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A Pair of Tudric Pewter Candlesticks
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A Pair of Tudric Pewter Candlesticks

细节
A Pair of Tudric Pewter Candlesticks
Archibald Knox, with pierced base model 0725 stamped marks (minor pitting) 31cm high (2)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

拍品专文

With this design, Knox is a 'time traveler'. The expression 'Machine Age' (ca 1935 America) comes to mind with these candlesticks that most definitely resemble 'pistons'. At the same time as abstracting form to its machine like essence, they also are similar in conception to his 'Great Clocks' (see lots 150 & 155) with their reliance on the soft surface sheen of the pewter for decorative power.

Another example of this design was sold at Christie's New York on 11 June 1999, lot 358.