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A Pair of Edwardian Silver-gilt Ewers, W. J. M. S. Barnard, London, 1905
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- marked on spouts, bases numbered 936 and 937
- height 8 1/2 in.
- 21.5cm
each of vase form on a square plinth, one with seaweed swags suspended by a dolphin head and with a seated Triton clasping the neck, the other with grapevine swags suspended by a goat head and with similar seated satyr, twisted strap handles
Condition
small ding to body of one above garland, otherwise good condition
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
These ewers are based on models for water and wine ewers supplied by John Flaxman for Wedgwood in 1775. Wedgwood produced the ewers in jasperware in limited quantities in the late 18th centurey and in black basalate throughout the 19th century. Flaxman's designs for the water and wine ewers are thought to have been derived from antique or Renaissance metalwork prototypes.