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A WEDGWOOD MAJOLICA CHEESE DOME AND STAND 1879
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- ceramic
- height overall 6 1/4 in.
- 15.8 cm
the stand with a blue-glazed Greek-key border, the cover molded with birds perched on prunus branches spaced by palm leaves, surmounted by a crouching elephant knop, impressed WEDGWOOD and date code WGH and shape numbers M2759 and M2758, the interior of the cover with indistinct diamond registration mark.
Condition
The dome with a 1in. scratch in from of elephant's right front leg. the Stand with a 1/2in. scuff to the center. The stand and cover are in overall 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.