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A George III Silver Nine-basket Epergne, Thomas Pitts, London, 1765
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
fully marked except dishes and small baskets maker's mark only
- silver
- length 27 1/2 in., height 13in.
- 70cm, 33cm
the stand on four leaf-capped scroll supports linked by openwork aprons of scrolls and beaded lobes, the neck pierced and chased with shellwork, flowerheads, panels of trellis, hearts, stars and quatrefoils, the oval central basket and matching small circular hanging baskets pierced to match and with cast gadroon borders with foliage at intervals, the four small circular dishes with conforming rims, central basket engraved in center with contemporary arms in rococo cartouche surrounded by sprigs of flowers, the baskets and dishes each with corresponding crest in matching cartouche
Provenance
The arms are those of Clark with Wear, Ware, or Were in pretence.
Condition
central basket and shallow dishes with some salt stains to interior, one basket with handle pierced though center, overall 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.