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A pair of Russian neoclassical ormolu-mounted blue opaline vases circa 1830
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height 21 3/4 in.; diameter 12 in.
- 55 cm; 30.5 cm
each with an egg-and-dart ormolu border above a campana shaped opaline glass vase and above a baluster-shaped base on a square plinth decorated with egg-and-dart.
Condition
Each glass vase is in ecxellent condition. MInor maks, tarnishing and polish residue to the ormolu mounts. Minor rubbing to the cast detail. Dents and loss of gilding especially to the corners. In otherwise 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.
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.