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A Rare George III Silver Incense Burner, Andrew Fogelberg & Stephen Gilbert, London, 1785
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- height 6 1/2in. (16.4cm)
formed as a vase of flowers, the lower body fluted below a Vitruvian scroll band, the scent omitted below one open and one closed flower, all raised on three fluted pilasters headed by ram's masks and terminated by hooves, removable cylindrical lamp, marked on body, cover, and base
Literature
Carl Hernmarck, The Art of the European Silversmith 1430-1830, pl. 557, p. 211.
Condition
some leaves missing from top and possibly another flower, central flower repaired underneath lid, lamp unmarked
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.
Catalogue Note
A similar perfume burner, by the same makers and also 1785, sold Sotheby's, London, 6 December 1979, lot 184 (illustrated Vanessa Brett, Sotheby's Directory of Silver). Another example is in the Jerome & Rita Gans Collection at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond.