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The Four Seasons, A large gilt-bronze mounted Sèvres style beige ground and iridescent painted porcelain lidded vase Paris, circa 1895
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- height 5 ft. 1 1/2 in.
- 156 cm
painted in the round with four cartouches depicting nymphs and putti allegorical of the seasons, within green iridescent bandings and foliate gilt highlights in relief, joined by a fruiting frieze on purple ground, the neck and feet with a frieze painted en grisaille of cloud bourne putti, doves and quivers, the lid inscribed to the underside with interlaced L and S in underglaze blue and FRANCE in underglaze red.
Condition
Overall very good condition with the usual tarnishing to gilt-bronze elements. The pinecone finial on the lid has most likely been redecorated and with scratches to the top of the decor to the very top.
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.