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1900 Exposition Universelle, Paris and 1901 Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo: A Set of Eight American Silver-gilt Plates, designed by Paulding Farnham for Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1900
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on bases, numbered 13982-1217 and with marks for 1900 Paris Exhibition and 1901 Buffalo Exhibition
- Silver-gilt
- diameter 9 1/8 in.
- 23.2cm
circular, the borders applied with entwined bellflower swags, scrolling foliage, urns, cornucopias and rams heads, also with oval reserves engraved with inital C and a coronet, the centers stamped with flowerheads
Condition
some wear to gilding in centers and light scratches from use, decoration otherwise crisp, of nice weight, overall very good 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.
Catalogue Note
These plates were part of a 110-piece "Grand Silver Service" debuted by Tiffany at the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris. All pieces were executed in the "George III" style with festooned decoration matching the present lot. At the 1900 Paris Exposition Tiffany received Grand Prix for their work in silver, jewelry and leather work.