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A PAIR OF PARIS PORCELAIN PLATINUM-GROUND TWO-HANDLED VASES CIRCA 1880
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- heights 22 7/8 and 23 1/4 in.
- 58.1 and 59.1 cm
each painted on the front and reverse with a colorful arrangement of garden flowers between a gilt y-diaper or stylised rose-and-thistle border on the chocolate brown-ground rim and foot, affixed on either side with an elaborate gilt scroll handle surmounted by a crowned bearded head.
Condition
There is some very minor occasional wear to gilding along the edge of the crowns of the figural handles; otherwise generally in 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.