A PAIR OF GILT-BRONZE AND CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL MOUNTED SEVRES STYLE PORCELAIN EWERS PARIS, CIRCA 1890

each painted on the front with a female figure and putto allegorical of music and on the reverse with a floral spray reserved on a cobalt blue ground decorated with raised foliate gilt borders between a champleve enamel neck and socle with gilt-bronze scrolled acanthus handles, each signed C.IO to the front and ROCHE and with an S within interlaced Ls to the reverse.

Overall good condition, with very minor surface scratches to the porcelain. Usual areas of dirt and minor scratches and wear to the gilt-bronze consistent with age and use.
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.