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An American Silver Centerpiece Bowl, Martelé, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1912
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
marked on underside and coded YHP
- Silver
- diameter 18in.
- 45.7cm
shaped circular with spot-hammered surface, the undulating turned-over rim chased with sweeping trumpet flowers, and sprays of oak and maple leaves
Literature
Larry Pristo, Martelé 950-1000 Fine Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, 2002, p. 444.
Condition
slight wear, but still has lightly hammered surface and traces of dark patination
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
Gorham's Martelé archives indicate that "Fern" bowl YHP was completed on 4 March 1912 and had a net factory price of $260. The bowl was raised in 36 hours and then chased for an additional 93.5 hours by chaser William T. Thompson (Pristo: 2002, p. 444).