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"LA BATAILLE D'AUSTERLITZ" AND "LA BATAILLE DE WAGRAM," A PAIR OF NAPOLÉONIC SÈVRES STYLE COBALT BLUE GROUND LIDDED VASES Paris, circa 1890's
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- ceramic, bronze
- height 38 in.
- 96.5 cm
each painted and signed by Desprez, painted in the round with their respective battle scenes, showing Napoleon and his generals in the foreground and his troops in the background, the foot with the date 1805 for the Austerlitz battle, the other with the date 1809 for tha Wagram battle.
Condition
Overall in good condition, with the usual wear to gilt highlights.
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.