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A French gilt-bronze-and Wedgwood porcelain-mounted mahogany fan vitrine cabinet, in the manner of Adam Weisweiler in Louis XVI style, circa 1880
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- mahogany pine oak bronze ceramic
- 81cm. high, 116cm. wide, 52cm. deep; 2ft. 8in., 3ft. 9¾in., 1ft. 8½in.
the glass lid opening to reveal a velvet fitted interior above a frieze inset with a porcelain plaque featuring 'The Rape of Persephone', the two side doors inset with circular porcelain plaques one depicting 'The Infant Academy' and the other 'The Music Lesson' opening to reveal three large silk lined sliding display trays for six fans
Provenance
Phillips, London, 24th October 1989, lot 120
where acquired by the present owner
where acquired by the present owner
Condition
In very good original condition. There are two very minor cracks to the main frieze porcelain plaque. Can be placed immediately.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The subject of 'The Rape of Persephone' is described in the Wedgwood records as originally having been modelled for Wedgwood by John de Vaere (1755-1830) and was inspired after an antique in the Barberini Palace in Rome. The subjects of 'The Infant Academy' and 'The Music Lesson' were originally modelled by Wedgwood`s modeller William Hackwood (1753 -1836) after paintings by Sir Joshua Reynolds RA (1723-1792), who was a friend of Wedgwood.