Lot 143
  • 143

A GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED SEVRES STYLE CREAM GROUND PORCELAIN HALL VASE CENTERPIECE PARIS, CIRCA 1890

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description

  • height 47 in.; diameter 14 3/4 in.
  • 119.5 cm; 37.5 cm
the urn shaped body decorated to the three sides with trophies within gilt-highlight decoration beneath a scrolled acanthus cast frieze banding and raised on tripartite supports headed by fawn masks on a concave shaped triangular base terminating in toupie feet.

Condition

Overall in good condition, visible wear to the painted decoration mostly inside the rim, the body with no apparent restorations, tarnishing and dirt to gilt-bronze and the usual chip to the marble edges.
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.