- 103
French, 18th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- A set of four Dolphins
gilt-bronze (4)
Provenance
Léon Gruel, Paris (Master binder & collector);
The Hon. Olive, Lady Baillie, Lowndes House, London (bought for £100 2 September 1955);
Thence by descent
Condition
Surface dirt, wear, some loss to gilding and some areas of greening. Two small drill holes to the bottom of one dolphin, 1 small drill hole to the bottom of other three dolphins. Each also drilled inside mouth (evidence they might have been retrofitted for a fountain). Each fitted with bronze support to stand independently and some remnants on bottom of felt and glue.
Lot
"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."