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Dirk Van Erp
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Dirk van Erp
- A Rare Monumental "Warty" Vase
- stamped DIRK VAN ERP within a broken box and SAN FRANCISCO below a windmill
- hand-wrought copper
Provenance
Bonhams & Butterfields, Los Angeles, July 13, 2003, lot 1017
Literature
Dorothy Lamoureux, The Arts & Crafts Studio of Dirk Van Erp, San Francisco, 1989, p. 41, fig. 26 (for a related monumental "warty" vase)
Condition
Overall in very good condition, retaining its original deeply saturated "warty" patina. The exterior surfaces with some occasional light surface scratches and minor surface abrasions consistent with age and gentle use. The top region of the body with one or two very minor shallow surface indentations, which are difficult to detect due to the textural "warty" finish. Some minor surface soiling to one area of the vase, and with some very minor traces of surface oxidation above the bottom perimeter of the base. The interior with minor soiling, discoloration and surface oxidation consistent with use. A superb example of one of Van Erp's rare "warty" vases with extraordinary scale and a rich vibrant patina showing great nuances and subtleties.
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.
Catalogue Note
This superb "warty" vase is most notably distinguished by its impressive grand scale and elegant silhouette. The vigorous hand-wrought surfaces bear a rich red patina heightened in deep shades of brown, russet and golden amber. Synonymous with Van Erp's most accomplished "warty" pieces, the textured surfaces along the bottom register of the vase are masterfully "wrinkled" like a piece of fabric.