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Two pairs of gilt-bronze-mounted agate vases and covers circa 1830
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- bronze, gilt-bronze and agate
- one pair 24cm. high, other pair 25cm. high; 9½in., 9¾in.
one pair: the covers with a berried foliate finial above swan neck acanthus cast handles suspending berried laurel swags on circular bases and square plinths with concave corners on bun feet; the other pair: of ovoid form the domed cover with a berried foliate finial, female mask handles suspending ribbon-tied floral swags on a beaded circular base and bun feet
Provenance
The late Lord Astor of Hever
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. The gilding is slightly dirty and would benefit from a light clean according to taste.
Swan neck pair:
One cover restored break.
Ovoid pair:
One cover restored break. On the inside of the other cover there is a small lighter coloured area which is only visible when cover is removed and turned upside down.
"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."