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Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (1812 - 1852) for Messrs John Hardman & Co.
Estimate
1,500 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- An altar vase
- 34cm. high:
- 1ft 1¼in.
brass with enamel decoration, the central roundel within a band of stylised flowerheads
Condition
The metal is tarnished, pitted and scratched overall. The enamels are chipped and worn, consistent with age. An unusual piece ready for display.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Altar vases similar to this lot and the following are illustrated in The Art-Journal Illustrated Catalogue: The Industry of All Nations 1851 and reproduced in Megan Aldrich et al, A.W.N. Pugin, Master of Gothic Revival, New York, 1995, p. 312.