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THREE FRENCH FACTORY FACETED FLORAL WEIGHTS 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- diameter of first 3 1/4 in.
- 8.3 cm
comprising: a St. Louis upright bouquet, a St. Louis pink double clematis and a French factory colorful upright bouquet with a star cut base. Together with a St. Louis faceted upright bouquet hand cooler. 4 pieces.
Provenance
(The first weight) Leo Kaplan, Ltd., New York, August 1992
(The second weight) Wayside Shop, Denver, Colorado, October 1974
(The third weight) Leo Kaplan, Ltd., New York, July 1984
(The hand cooler) Leo Kaplan, Ltd., New York, March 1984
Exhibited
(The third weight) Corning, New York, Corning Museum of Glass, Paperweight Collectors' Association Convention, May 1987
Condition
The St. Louis upright bouquet. Height of dome 2 1/8 in. (5.5cm); later faceted.
The double clematis. Height of dome 1 7/8 in. (4.7cm); repolished two green leaf tips made with holes.
The French upright bouquet. Height of dome 2 1/16 in. (5.2cm); refaceted.
The hand cooler. Diameter 1 3/4 in (4.5cm), length 2 3/8 in.(6cm); refacted.
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.