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A pair of gilt-bronze vases and covers, possibly Russian first quarter 19th century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- each 37cm high; 1ft. 2 1/2 in.
each on a shaped verde antico marble base
Condition
Gilding rubbed in places as visible from the photograph. Attractive detail to casting. Miniscule section of ribbon right side of wreath on one base is missing leaving a small hole which can easily be restored. Marble bases possibly later one restored and both with minor chips. One vase loose and needs screws tightening up. One vase more rubbed than the other. In overall 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. 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."
Catalogue Note
Comparative Literature:
Pavlovsk, Le Palais et le Parc, Leningrad, 1976, p. 220, where an identical pair without the marble base is illustrated by in the bedroom.
Other examples have been sold at auction but without the marble base and with different finials include:
A pair was sold Christie's, London, 3rd July 1980, lot 14, which where stated to have come from the Palace of Pavlovsk,and then sold by the Soviet Government, Kunstwerke aus den Beständen Leningrader Museen und 'Schlosser, Lepke Berlin, 6 and 7 November, 1928, lots 170, 171, pl. 55.
-a pair sold from the Champalimaud Collection, Chrisitie's, London, 6th July 2005, lot 195.
-a pair sold Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29th October 2008, lot 252.
Pavlovsk, Le Palais et le Parc, Leningrad, 1976, p. 220, where an identical pair without the marble base is illustrated by in the bedroom.
Other examples have been sold at auction but without the marble base and with different finials include:
A pair was sold Christie's, London, 3rd July 1980, lot 14, which where stated to have come from the Palace of Pavlovsk,and then sold by the Soviet Government, Kunstwerke aus den Beständen Leningrader Museen und 'Schlosser, Lepke Berlin, 6 and 7 November, 1928, lots 170, 171, pl. 55.
-a pair sold from the Champalimaud Collection, Chrisitie's, London, 6th July 2005, lot 195.
-a pair sold Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29th October 2008, lot 252.