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A George III silver-gilt altar dish, depicting The Last Supper, William Pitts, London, 1810, retailed by Rundell, Bridge & Rundell
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- 56cm., 22in. long, 48.5cm., 19in. high.
the central relief embossed depiction, possibly after a scene by Phillipe de Champaigne, engraved above "Hane Paternam / et quic quid bie conspicitur argenti / in usum / Ecclesiae Taprobanae / sacrari voluit / Georgii Tertii Britanniarum Regis / pia munificentia / A. S. MDCCCX / A. R. / L.”, each side embossed with panel depicting one of the Four Evangelists flanked by palmettes, twice applied with the Royal Arms and signs of the Pentecost, the reverse scratch engraved: 'Rundell Bridge et Rundell / Fecurunt 1811'
Condition
Hallmarks clear to reverse. The embossed scenes are crisp. The gilding with slight areas of corrosion and bubbling in places. One scroll from the flanking anthemion to the upper-right Evangelist panel is missing. One fastening bolt missing from reverse. Fine surface scratches. Would benefit from professional cleaning.
"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."