A FINE PAIR OF GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED COBALT BLUE GROUND SEVRES STYLE PORCELAIN NAPOLEONIC VASES

each painted to the front with cartouches of Napoleon I in battle scenes, signed Desperez/Sevres and surrounded in highlight gilt decoration of berried laurel branches, the back with a gilt metal Imperial coat of arms, each cover inscribed in red M. Imp^{le / de Sevres.}

Overall in very good condition, with tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places and wear to gilt decoration mostly to the square bases.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.