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A fine pair of gilt-bronze mounted Sèvres-style porcelain Napoleonic vases Paris, circa 1890
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- height 39 in.
- 99 cm
each painted and signed by H. DESPREZ / SÈVRES, each lid with M. IMPle / de Sèvres in red and dated 1814.
Condition
Overall in good condition; extensive wear to the gilded rims and edg of lids; tarnishing to bronze and gil-metal; one neck with a minor hairline crack and minor restoration to crack. Please note this is a matched pair of vases as the gilt-metal bases are slightly different.
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.