Lot 680
  • 680

A large glass vase, Imperial Glassworks, 1910

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • height: 43.8cm, 17 1/4 in.
cylindrical with flared foot, the faceted body finely etched with five double-headed eagles, the base etched with cipher NII beneath the Imperial crown and dated 1910  

Condition

There is a crack to the foot of the glass measuring approximately 3.3 by 1.8cm and further minor nicks and chips to the facets.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

For a comparison, please see Anne Odom and Liana Paredes Arend, A Taste for Splendour, Art Services International, Virginia 1998, p.302