- 133
Attributed to Cristalleries de Baccarat
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Vase, circa 1860-70
- enamelled and gilt white opaline glass
- 61 x 25 cm. ( 24 x 9 7/8 in.)
- executed in France
Condition
In good condition.
Typical wear and scratching to the underside of the foot, some very minor wear to the gilded bands on the rims.
"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
Whilst the offered vase is unsigned, the palette of the painting can be compared to a pair of similar scale, though different in form, painted with flowers on a similar celadon shaded opaque-white ground which are marked 'Baccarat de 1er Juillet 1868' in gilding, sold: Sotheby's London, 25 November 1997, lot 458, whilst the bird specimens are similar to a further vase painted with feeding Herons, unmarked but dated 30 November 1870, sold: Sotheby's Belgravia, 18 January 1973, lot 24.