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A large Victorian silver-gilt "Bacchic" vase, John S. Hunt, retailed by Hancocks & Co., London, 1875
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
fully marked
- Silver
- height 20 3/4 in.
- 53cm
the reel-shaped foot mounted with three fully-modeled figures of Bacchic infants, the Gothic body partly pierced around rosettes and pinecones, set with a frieze of Bacchic children with goat, amphoras, and cups, one pouring for a seated bacchante, matching trophy enclosing a heart-shaped cartouche engraved with crest and motto
Condition
pushed down slightly on one side, otherwise good, very well modeled
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.