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William Spratling
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- William Spratling
- "Jaguar" Five-piece Tea and Coffee Set
- marked on bases with Spratling's 1964-67 marks
- silver, ebony (diospyros ebenum)
- 20.3cm, 43.2cm
comprising: Teapot, Coffee Pot, Hot Milk Jug, Creamer, covered Sugar Bowl and two-handled Tray, the tea set with cylindrical oval bodies and gently curved spouts, scrolling upper handle terminals, the flat covers mounted with seated jaguar finials, the tray rectangular with rounded corners, with studded multi-scroll handles
Literature
Cederwall, Sandraline and Riney, Hal, Spratling Silver: Centennial Edition, 2000, p. 68, illus p. 69.
Condition
try with some light scratches from use, teapot and coffee pot with some tiny dents to sides but not through, 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.
Catalogue Note
A five-piece "Jaguar" tea set with similar, plain tray was sold Sotheby's, New York, 19 May 2005, lot 32.