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A George III Blue John, Derbyshire black marble and alabaster urn last quarter 18th century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Blue John, Derbyshire black marble, alabaster
- height 16 3/8 in.; diameter 5 in.
- 41.6 cm; 12.7 cm
Provenance
Asprey & Co. Ltd., London, 1983
Condition
Very good restored condition; the rim of the top with a small restored chip; some minor chips to the edge of the shoulder of the urn; the body with some minor restorations to thin cracks and some minor infilled chips; the collar and top of spreading foot with old repaired breaks and now restored; old repaired break to base of body of urn at join with collar of foot; old repaired break to one corner of black marble plinth; circular pedestal possibly associated.
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.