Lot 424
  • 424

A pair of Napoléon III gilt-bronze mounted bréche violette lidded urns paris, circa 1875

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • bronze and marble
  • height 20 3/4 in.
  • 52.5 cm

Condition

Overall in good original condition; tarnishing to gilt-bronze with dirt; one lid with a broken, but restored chip to lid edge now showing restored hairline crack; minor chips to edges of marble square base.
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.
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