- 188
A George III Blue john vase circa 1800
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- blue john marble brass
- 31cm. high, 12.5cm. diameter of top; 1ft. ¼in., 5in.
with gadroon carving, on a turned socle and circular column with white marble ornament raised on a square black Ashford marble plinth
Condition
This is in very good condition. The veining and colour of the blue john are superb. Rare to find a piece of this quality in such superb condition. The present extremely elegant vase is a beautiful combination of the different veins of blue john. The scale of the vase is quite large and it is in exceptionally good condition. To be recommended.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
For a more detailed note about blue john, please refer to the footnote for lot 187. As previously mentioned Blue john is found exclusively at Treak Cliff, Castleton. Derbyshire. Different parts of Treak Cliff hill are characterized by different patterns of colour banding in Blue John. The present vase seems to have been made from blue john mined from several different veins which include the `New Dining Room Vein, the Old Tor Vein and the New Cavern Vein'.
Vases of related form can be seen in the collection of the Dukes of Devonshire at Chatsworth in Derbyshire, shown illustrated in The Duchess of Devonshire, Chatsworth, The House, London, 2002, p. 123. For further comparison see a pair of blue john vases sold Sotheby`s London, Arts of Europe, 4th December 2012, lot 386, £38,000.