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Maison Millet 1853 - 1918 A LOUIS XV STYLE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED BLUE-GROUND PORCELAIN CHINOISERIE VASE Paris, circa 1900s
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Maison Millet
- porcelain and gilt bronze
- height: 24 3/4 in.
- 63 cm
the baluster-form vase with stylized Chinese motifs set within scrolled and berried mounts, each handle flanked by gilt bronze reed decoration, the underside with the mark MB. Lid lacking and restoration to porcelain.
Condition
The blue glaze of the vase must have been varnished, as it shows some uplifting of this varnish. The gilt bronze mounts with tarnishing but in good gilded condition.
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.