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A Set of Four Victorian Silver-gilt Figural Salts, John S. Hunt, London, 1855
Estimate
45,000 - 55,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on shells and bases, base rims stamped Hunt & Roskell, late Storr & Mortimer 7955
- Silver-gilt
- length 4 3/4 in.
- 12cm
each formed as a twin-tailed triton gripping a nautilus shell, supported on oval bases chased with waves and bordered with shells
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, 20 May 2004, lot 28.
Condition
gilding possibly later, overall 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
This model has been attributed to the sculptor William Theed (1764-1817), due to similarities with his statue of Thetis returning from Vulcan with Arms for Achilles (Royal Collection), which the Crown Jewelers Rundell, Bridge and Rundell cast in bronze in 1829. Theed worked for Rundell from 1803 as a designer and chief modeler. Twenty-four salts of this model were supplied by Rundell to the Prince Regent in 1810-11, with the maker's mark of Paul Storr (see Royal Treasures: A Golden Jubilee Celebration, The Queen's Gallery, 2002, no. 184, p. 263).