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Three Dutch Armorial engraved light-baluster glasses 18th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- 18, 22.5 and 23cm. high.
each with funnel bowl, set on a slender multi-knopped stem and conical foot, one engraved with the Royal coats-of-arms of Great Britain, France and Ireland, as used between 1714 and 1801, flanked by a lion and a unicorn supporter, one engraved with the crowned coat-of-arms of Van Aersen Beieren van Sommelsdijk, flanked by an eagle and a lion supporter, the reverse with allegorical scene, and one engraved with the coats-of-arms of the Des Tombe, flanked by putti and framed by scrollwork, engraved to the reverse Des Tombe en Draekenborch / gebeure ramp nog zorg / Die hunne vreugd kenhind'ren: zy leven langh gezont / En zien hun Trouwverbont / Verrykt met lieve kind'ren
Condition
All three glasses are in overall good condition with some minor light surface scratching. There is a small shallow chip to the underside of the glass with the coats-of-arms of Van Aersen Beieren van Sommelsdijk. There is a small damage to the connection between the stem and the conical foot to the glass with the coats-of-arms of Des Tombe .
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."