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Two carved marble urns Italian, second quarter 19th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- marble
- urns; larger 40cm. high, 1ft. 3¾in., smaller 38cm. high, 1ft. 3in.
the fleur de pecher example with carved handles in the form of lions and raised on a lambay porphyry pedestal, the other with eagles and raised on a black and white figured marble base, together with two associated octagonal white marble stands; restored (4)
Provenance
Possibly purchased in Italy circa 1840 by George William Bowyer Adderley (1787-1872) and his wife Caroline Taylor (d.1855)
Literature
Gervase Jackson-Stops, Fillongley Hall, Warwickshire, Country Life, July 20th 1989, illustrated on the chinmeypiece in the Hall, p. 67
Condition
Generally very good. The example with eagle handles the larger. Losses to eagles. There is an old patch to the body of one.
"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."
"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."