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An AMERICAN SILVER "Iris" PITCHER, MARTELÉ, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, circa 1905
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base
- Silver
- height 9 1/8 in.
- 23.1cm
of squat baluster from on four bun feet, the body chased with sprays of irises and carnations linked by whiplash scrolls, angular handle chased to match, raised on four bun feet
Condition
good condition, decoration crisp
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
Although this pitcher is not stamped with a Martelé code, it is very similar in overall form, size and placement of decoration to pitcher K/NQ which is illustrated in Larry Pristo's Martelé 925-1000 Fine Gorham Art Nouveau Silver, p. 90. Pitcher K/NQ was completed on 6 September 1906 and had a net factor cost of $212. It was raised by Henry H. Barker and chased by David Wilmot (Pristo, p. 371). The striking similarities in the two pitchers suggest that the present lot may have been made/chased by the same silversmiths.