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A pair of George III ormolu mounted black lacquer urns
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- wood, ormolu
- height 11 1/4 in.; diameter 9 in.
- 28.6 cm; 22.9 cm
in the form of pot pourri.
Condition
Overall very good restored condition; the ormolu mounts cleaned but appearing to retain original gilding and with small areas of pitting and tarnishing, mainly to crevices and with rubbing and wear to interior of rims and with rubbing and wear to claws of feet with small losses to gilding; the lacquer bowels and tops with some restorations; one top with some very small chips to lacquer at edges; overall with some light surface scratches.
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.
Catalogue Note
A related pair of covered bowls stamped CHENEY and dated 1809 was sold in these rooms, The collection of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Hilbert, May 24, 2007, lot 97.