Large American folk art "Twelve Days of Christmas" candelabra tree, 20th c., patinated iron frame with twelve rotating tiers, each decorated with polychrome-painted gifts from the Christmas carol, with arched candle bobeches, surmounted by a partridge in a pear tree, rising on scrolled base, some flaking to paint, sits slightly askew, approx 81"h, 26.5"w, 26.5"d

11.19.25 - In my opinion regarding LOT: 2209- please note that I am not an expert on such trees, a careful examination reveals the structure to be stable overall with expected ‘play’ / looseness to select joints inherent to its multipart construction, several of the collars securing the tiered rings appear to be later replacements showing differing metal, finish, and fastening methods, the painted figures exhibit scattered paint losses of varied degrees, abrasions, slight bending, and small edge creases throughout, I note some minor painted touchups, surface oxidation is present across the iron framework with rubbing and accumulated patination consistent with age and prolonged handling, the candle cups retain remnants of wax and show oxidation and surface wear, some rings and brackets show slight misalignment from use, all observed wear and imperfections appear consistent with age, materials, and function

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