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A Louis XVI style gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain three-piece vase garniture circa 1880
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- bronze, porcelain, wood
- height of vases 18 1/4 in.; height of urn 14 1/2 in.; width of urn 14 in.
- 46.5 cm; 37 cm; 36 cm
the vases painted with putti personifying the four seasons, the urn painted with putti engaging in Bacchic activities, the underside incised DEFRÉVILLE, stamped H. PICARD and with a variety of letters and numerals
Condition
Gilding of porcelain with some minor losses and scattered pitting. Decoration otherwise in good condition. Ormolu well executed and with minor traces of oxidation and surface dirt.
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.