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A FINE GILT-BRONZE MOUNTED ONYX HALL VASE CENTERPIECE PARIS, CIRCA 1895
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- height 46 3/4 in.; diameter 14 3/4 in.
- 118.5 cm; 37.5 cm
the urn shaped body with scrolled acanthus cast frieze banding supported on tripartite supports headed by fawn masks and raised on a concave shaped triangular base terminating in toupie feet.
Condition
The gilt-bronze has been cleaned, the onyx with visible repaires to neck and to rim. It is most probable that the centerpiece originally was mounted with a metal rim. Now with usual chips to base mostly to the edges.
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.
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.