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A George III Silver Epergne, Matthew Boulton, Birmingham, 1809
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on stand and branches, additional branches unmarked but dot numbered
- silver, glass
- height 12in., length overall 23 1/2 in.
- 30.5cm, 59.6cm
formed as a circular frame with four lion-masked headed pilaster supports with paw terminals, centered by a pineapple with four detachable branches issuing from cornucopae with entrelac rims, supporting a central cut-glass bowl and four smaller matching bowls, and with four alternative small leafy branches with rosette terminals
Condition
as noted re small branches, lacquered and now discolored, branches with screw centers suggesting originally had sconces as alternatives to the small branches, bowls with minor good chips
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.