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An AMERICAN SILVER LARGE CENTERPIECE BOWL ON FOUR FEET, MARTELÉ, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1916
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
marked on underside and coded IZJ
- Silver
- length 17 1/2 in.
- 44.5cm
of deep oval form with undulating turned-over rim chased with whiplash scrolls, flower blossoms and foliage, one side with chased monogram MSK, the other side chased 1916 raised on four scroll feet headed by stylized leaves within panels
Literature
Larry Pristo, Martelé Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, 2002, p.355
Condition
some light scratches to center from use, decoration crisp, overall good condition, nice weight
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
According to Gorham's records as reproduced by Larry Pristo in Martelé Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, p. 355, this large centerpiece bowl was completed on 10 January 1916 by Alexander MacBeth with a making time of ninety-three hours. The chasing was executed by an unknown chaser and was accomplished in eighty-two hours and thirty minutes. The net factory cost was $337.50.