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Four St. Louis paperweights circa 1850
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
one set with a flat bouquet of cane flowers, the base amber-stained, cut with six side printies and a large top window enclosed by seven smaller printies (7.2cm. diameter), one with a blue clematis on a bed of white spiralling latticinio (6.8cm.), two with a bouquet of three cane-flowers and several leaves (4.5cm each)
Condition
The amber tinted paperweight with some rubbing to the edge of side printies and several chips to the edge of the base (ca. 0.3cm. x 0.2cm.). The clematis paperweight with some polishing to dome and one light scratch (0.2cm.) at 2 o'clock. There is also some polishing to each of the small paperweights.
"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."