Lot 163
  • 163

Yoichi Ohira

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Yoichi Ohira
  • Unique "Fiore di Avventurina n. 3" Vase
  • incised Yoichi Ohira/mº A. Zilio/mº G. Barbini/1/1 unico/Thursday 01-6-2006/murano and with artist's monogram
  • hand-blown glass with murrine, granular powder inserts, aventurine, battuto and inciso surface

Provenance

Barry Friedman Ltd., New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition

Overall excellent condition. When viewed in person, the vase presents with a variety of intense red hues and the murine pattern is much more defined and visible than in the printed and online catalogs. The aventurine glass possesses soft pink particles which shimmer and refract in the light. The glass with a few scattered air bubbles, these are inherent in its production and are not visually disruptive. The underside of the base with very minor surface scuffs and faint hairline surface scratches consistent with age and gentle handling. A finely proportioned unique example of this master glass designer.
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.