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A MINTON PATE-SUR-PATE TWIN HANDLED VASE DECORATED BY ALBION BIRKS, CIRCA 1900
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 AUD
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Description
- A MINTON PATE-SUR-PATE TWIN HANDLED VASE DECORATED BY ALBION BIRKS, CIRCA 1900
- 30 cm high
the slender deep brown urn with twin gilt handles decorated with a central panel depicting a classical winged figure in white pate-sur-pate balancing on a wheel against a green field within a scrolling gilt foliate border, the cover with acorn finial, signed in pate-sur-pate A. Birks, gold printed crowned globe, Minton and England, impressed no.1013
Condition
Good condition, a number very minor pin prick size holes to gilt finial, possible small repair to one handle
"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
Albion Birls (circa 1862-1940) was apprenticed to Louis Marc Solon, and became known as the Minton factory's leading pate-sur-pate artist after Solon's retirement in 1904