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A pair of French gilt-bronze-mounted Samson pot-pourri vases and covers late 19th/early 20th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain and gilt-bronze
- each 31cm high;1ft. 1/2in.
each cover with a coral and shell finial above a pierced band cast with c-scrolls and flowerheads, with scrolled foliate cast handles on a scrolled and acanthus leaf cast base, the whole applied with leaves and branches on a pink honeycomb ground
Condition
In overall good condition. The colours are slightly darker overall and more attractive than in the catalogue photograph.The gilt-bronze is nicely cast although a little dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. On one cover there is a loss to a green branch and a very minor section chipped off. On the bowl there are losses to some of the branches and a leaf is chipped off. There are similar losses to the other bowl but these can easily be restored.
"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
Comparative Literature:
Lunsingh Scheurleer, Chinesisches und japanishes Porzellan in europäischen Fassungen, Braunschweig, 1980, p. 267, Abb. 186, for the original model of famille rose Chinese porcelain pot pourri vases and covers with gilt-bronze mounts, circa 1740-50, now in the Wallace Collection, London, upon which this pair are based.
An identical pair was sold in the Rooms, 17th November 2010, lot 415.
Lunsingh Scheurleer, Chinesisches und japanishes Porzellan in europäischen Fassungen, Braunschweig, 1980, p. 267, Abb. 186, for the original model of famille rose Chinese porcelain pot pourri vases and covers with gilt-bronze mounts, circa 1740-50, now in the Wallace Collection, London, upon which this pair are based.
An identical pair was sold in the Rooms, 17th November 2010, lot 415.