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A Sèvres blue-ground porcelain vase and cover and a pair of Paul Milet earthenware vases 1887 and circa 1900
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- height of tallest 13 in.
- 33 cm
the first decorated around the exterior with a gilt-heightened border of white-flowering plants on a watery blue ground, the second decorated around the exterior of each in Art Nouveau style with sprays of poppies beneath a border of dragonflies, the single vase with printed DECORE A SEVRES 87 circular monogram mark in red and S. 81.oval mark in green, the pair with script Milet Sèvres marks painted in green.
Condition
The Sèvres vase and cover: Some minor wear to gilding on the flower sprays.
The Paul Milet vases: generally 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.