A LARGE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED SÈVRES STYLE COBALT BLUE GROUND CENTERPIECE France, late 19th century

the front painted with a pastoral cartouche, the back with a lake view. Bronze mounts extensively corroded and with vert de gris.

The gilt bronze extensively tarnished and dirty. One can notice in the catalog illustration that the scroll foliate gilt bronze rim is extensively oxidized as a result of corrosion due to humidity. This rim will need to be cleaned and re-gilded for better presentation. The inside of the bowl painted with floral bouquets and garlands now faded, the cream ground showing extensive craquelure filled with dirt to the glazed surface. Bronze mounts extensively corroded and with vert de gris.
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.
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