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A pair of George III Blue John and Derbyshire Black marble small urns
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Blue John feldspar, Derbyshire black marble
- height 6 1/2 in.; diameter 3 1/2 in.
- 16.5 cm; 8.9 cm
Provenance
Asprey & Co., Ltd., London, 1983
Condition
Good restored condition;black marble spreading feet appear to be associated; the first with old repaired breaks to the cover with inpainting and infilling; infilled section to edge of shoulder; the shoulder and body of vase at molding around body appears to have been broken and with inpainting and restoration with small losses; the other with old repaired breaks to the cover with inpainting and infilling;
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.