Lot 107
  • 107

A George III Blue John and Derbyshire black marble large urn last quarter 18th century

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • Blue John feldspar, Derbyshire black marble
  • height 21 3/4 in.; width square 5 5/8 in.
  • 55.2 cm; 14.3 cm

Provenance

Trove, 1982

Condition

Very good restored condition; restorations are very good and are barely visible to the naked eye; minor inpainting to the shoulder of the vase; the body of the vase with minor restorations and inpainting and with possible minor replacements; repaired breaks to socle barely visible to the naked eye; elliptical restoration to stepped plinth and with small chips to corners; minor restorations to corners of black marble; restorations to plinth of 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.
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.