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A PAIR OF POLYCHROME ENAMEL GARDEN SEATS
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
each of barrel form, brightly enamelled on a blue-green ground with exotic birds amidst floral sprays issuing from rockwork, divided by pierced interlocking coins and between iron-red bosses and cartouches enclosing flowers and precious objects against cash-diaper borders at the rim and base, the top centred with a pierced coin roundel enclosed ducks swimming in a lotus pond
Condition
One with three bosses broken off and missing on the upper band, general fritting to the glaze at the edges of the pierced holes, and to other areas. Minor wear and scratches to the enamels overall, otherwise generally in good condition.
The other with minor wear and scratching to the enamels otherwise generally good.
"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."