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A pair of Restauration ormolu-mounted glass vases, now mounted as lamps possibly Russian, circa 1825
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- glass, bronze
- height of object 21 in.; height with fittings 36 in.
- 53.5 cm; 91.5 cm
Literature
Gladys Freeman, "The Setting is French," Town and Country, November 1962, p. 107
Condition
Wired for electrcity. One vase with old brake to shaft; later reinforced with ormolu mount as visible in illustration. Winged figures loose. Ormolu with some oxidation and surface dirt. Glass with scattered chips and losses; almost exclusively to square plinths where the largest losses are to edges and corners.
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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.