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A PAIR OF ENGLISH FLOWER ENCRUSTED TWO-HANDLED VASES AND COVERS CIRCA 1835
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- height 14 3/4 in.
- 37.5 cm
reserved with panels of floral sprays, each with molded basket-weave neck and domed cover. Some restoration.
Condition
One handle on the first vase has been broken off and restored. The base has been broken off through the stem and restored. One handle on the other vase has been broken off and restored. There are numerous small chips to the applied flower and foliage of both vases. One cover has a restored 3-inch haircrack running from the rim to the kop. The knop has been off and restored but has some chips to the applied foliage. The other cover has been broken into three pieces and restored. The knop has been off and restored and has some chips to the applied foliage. There is some very minor wear to the gilding overall.
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.
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.