Lot 207
  • 207

A façon de Venise wine glass, 17th century

Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description

  • glass
  • 15.5cm, 6 1/8 in. high
the conical bowl, set on a tall slender stem with two hollow compressed knops between mereses, above a short plain section, set on a conical foot,

Condition

In good appearance and condition. Some slight impurities to the glass scattered throughout.
"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

For wine glasses of close form to the present example see Pieter C. Ritsema van Eck, op. cit., Vol. I, p. 34-36, nos. 29-31.