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A George III Silver Five-basket Epergne, Thomas Pitts, London, 1774
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- marked on frame, baskets, and branches
- silver
- length 17in.
- 43.2cm
the frame on scroll supports with open shellwork feet, with ribbon-tied berried laurel swags spaced by oval medallions enclosing urns, the central support gadrooned and chased with matching swags and supporting a conforming oval boat-form basket, the four reeded scroll branches with matching small oval baskets
Condition
engraving removed from all baskets, frame with slots for foru additional branches now filled with removable plugs, small baskets with some tiny losses to pierced sides, otherwise good condition. The arms struck with Pitts' mark and also an additional FK mark (revised Grimwads 3571).
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.