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A Continental gilt-brass fender, in the neo-classical style mid 19th century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- gilt-brass
- fender 47cm high, 198cm wide, 25cm deep; 1ft. 6½in., 6ft. 6in., 9¾in. fireguard: 76cm. high, 92cm. wide; 2ft. 5¾in., 3ft. ¼in.
centred by an urn flanked by female sphinxes suspending berried laurel swags with a bird at each end and scrolling foliage, together with a fireguard in the form of a stylised fan with a mask (unillustrated)
Provenance
The 6th Earl of Rosebery, Sotheby's Mentmore sale, Buckinghamshire, 18th-20th May 1977, lot 1207, for the fender.
Condition
Fender:
In overall good original condition. The piece is slightly dirty and would benefit from a clean according to taste The projecting wing on the swan on the left side is missing and can easily be restored or left as it is.
Fireguard:
The piece is dirty and would benefit from a clean. Some of the fan shaped sections are slightly bent.
"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."