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Lot 891
  • 891

A PAIR OF BLUE GLASS AND SILVER MOUNTED VASES, TOGETHER WITH AN OBLONG BOWL AND A VASE, UNMARKED, LATE 19th CENTURY

Estimate
700 - 1,000 EUR
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Description

  • height vases 14.8 cm.
the pair of vases with square base, applied with asymmetrically stylized floral motifs; the bowl with a decoration of swags; the vase in similar outline, damaged (4)

Provenance

The small vase was a gift from the Dutchess of Albany, Helena Frederika Augusta van Waldeck-Pyrmond, February 17th, 1861 - Hinterreis (Tirol), September 1st, 1922). She was the daughter of George Victor van Waldeck Pyrmont and Helena van Nassau-Weilburg. Helena was the younger sister of Koningin Emma der Nederlanden.

Condition

Oval vase with heavily broken glass.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."