Lot 547
  • 547

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.