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Paire d'urnes en porphyre et montures de bronze dore, travail suédois du début du XIXe siècle, vers 1820
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- porphyre
- Haut. avec le couvercle : 40 cm, larg. 17 cm
- Height 15 3/4 in; width 6 3/4 in
le corps ovoïde flanqué d'anses sommées de mufles de bélier, reposant sur une base carrée ornée d'une frise de perles et d'une frise de fleurs ; (les couvercles rapportés, les bases percées d'un trou)
Condition
Illustration is quite accurate.
Gilding is slightly rubbed and tarnished, especially on the square bases.
There is a little loose to the structure of one vase.
As said in the catalogue, covers are of later date and bases are pierced.
"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
Les premiers exemples de vases en porphyre suédois montés de bronze doré remontent aux années 1758-1795. Ils s'inspirent des dessins de C.F. Sundvall (H. Sundblom, Porfyr, Stockholm, 1985, p. 21).