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An American Silver Centerpiece Bowl, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1916, Martelé
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- bowl and plated liner both marked on bases and coded UEC
- Silver, Metal
- length 15in.
- 38.1cm
circular, the undulating turned-over rim chased with sprigs of flowers in various stages of bloom, removable liner
Literature
Larry Pristo, Martelé 950-100 Fine: Gorham's Art Nouveau Silver, 2002, p. 431.
Condition
interior with some light scratches, overall good condition, plated liner also coded UEC
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.
Catalogue Note
According to Gorham's Martelé archives, as reproduced by Larry Pristo, the present bowl was completed on 18 May 1916. The bowl was raised in 38 hours by silversmith John M. Sorum and was chased by an unnamed chaser for an additional 112 hours. The net factory price at the time of completion was $315, but was revised in 1918 to $375. Another, slightly smaller version of this bowl with gilding was completed in August 1910.