A PAIR OF WEDGWOOD BLACK BASALT 'WINE AND WATER' EWERS lATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY

each modelled with either a satyr or triton representative of Bacchus or Neptune, seated upon the shoulder of the shield-shaped body of the ewer, his arms extending around its neck and grasping either the horns of a goat or the fins of a dolphin, above swags of either fruiting grapevine or waterweed, raised on a fluted stem and square base, impressed WEDGWOOD. Minor chips.

Water: Generally good condition. At present the ewer is somewhat loose on the base - the bolt on the underside has frozen and needs to be tightened. Wine: There is a minor 1/4-in. chip to an upper corner of the base and a 1/8-in. nick tot he upper edge of another corner. Otherwise, generally 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.