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A Victorian Gilt and Silvered-metal Bacchus Centerpiece, Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 1892
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- marked and signed on base of one foot
- length 32in, height 26in.
- 81.4cm, 66cm
shaped oblong, decorated throughout with putti and bacchic animals, the ends applied with seated putti with flask and grapes, the raised cut-glass bowl centered by a figure of Bacchus holding a cup and thyrsus
Condition
raised center of glass bowl with large chip now masked by a later gilt-metal collar, otherwise good condition, nicely modeled
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.