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A FRENCH EARTHENWARE VASE MODELLED AS A STACK OF BOOKS LATE 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- Earthenware
- height 9 in.
- 23 cm
impressed monogram mark.
Condition
There are some small occasional chipping to the edges of the books, mostly to the curved page ends and to the base.
The upper book: There is a crack running down the side of the back cover at its midpoint. The right bottom corner of the front cover has a small chip. There is a restored 1 by 1/2 inch flat chip to the upper left corner of the front cover.
The base, which is formed as another book, has two haircracks running on the sides, one approximately 1-1/2 inch long, the other approximately 5 inches running upwards and then parallel to the base and forking into another direction.
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.