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A George III silver nine-basket epergne, Francis Butty and Nicholas Dumee, London, 1765
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- fully marked on basket, the frame lacking maker, baskets and dishes with lion passant and maker, four branches with lion passant
- Silver
- height 13 1/4 in., length 24 in.
- 33.6cm, 61cm
on openwork scroll supports, the frame and baskets pierced with trelliswork between spiralled lobes and beading, fitted with four baskets with swing handles and four matching saucer-form dishes
Condition
some salt stains in central basket; frame with a small reinforcing panel (probably original), not visible on outside; one small basket with ding; all branches appear original, the 4 large ones only have numbers; overall 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.