- 301
A Pair of George II Silver Salvers, George Wickes, London, 1746
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- 13 7/8in. (35.2cm)
shaped circular, the openwork borders cast with alternating male and female Bacchanalian masks spaced by grapevines and insects, the surfaces engraved with foliate scrolls and floral boughs centered by arms within rococo cartouches, each raised on three vine-leaf feet, marked on underside and with scratch weights 45=4 and 44=16
Condition
a little overall wear, good condition
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
The arms are those of Robinson with a crescent for difference impaling Gerviland, Gorland, Greenland, or Grevelan.
Variations of this border were used by Paul de Lamerie as early as 1742 (see the Jerome and Rita Gans Collection, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, No. 19). William Cripps and Phillip Garden also used this openwork design for the borders of salvers.
Variations of this border were used by Paul de Lamerie as early as 1742 (see the Jerome and Rita Gans Collection, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, No. 19). William Cripps and Phillip Garden also used this openwork design for the borders of salvers.