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A George III silver and cut-glass naturalistic nine-basket epergne, William Vere and John Lutwyche, London, 1765
Estimate
40,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- fully marked on the frame and central basket, numered throughout; two short branches with maker's mark only, three long branches apparently unmarked but numbered; two pendant baskets by the same, 1767
- Silver
- height 15 in. by length 24 1/2 in.
- 38 by 62 cm
formed as an openwork frame covered in grapevine rising from trunk-form supports, the feet applied with insects, the tendril branches with birds, fitted with a central detachable basket mounted with two bacchic infants, surrounded by four detachable pendant baskets and four cut-glass bowls with silver grapevine rims
Condition
central basket lacks glass liner, one glass bowl with chip to rim, mostly hidden by silver mount; otherwise good, whimsical and unusual model
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.