An assembled pair of English Blue John, white marble and Ashford black marble columns late 18th / early 19th century

Restorations and losses.

Overall fair condition; the first with small chips to the extremities including the knop to the urn finial and to the edges; old repaired break to one corner of capital; infilled cracks to the column; the other with old repaired breaks to the column with subsequent losses at breaks, on chip is approximately 1 inch by 1/4 inch; in need of repair and restoration; the top part of the column slightly loose; small chips the extremities especially around the base of the base of the column and the molded edge of the urn finial and to the column around the repaired breaks; overall each with scratches and wear.
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.