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Grueby Faience Company
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Grueby Faience Company
- Vase
- impressed GRUEBY-POTTERY-BOSTON-USA and 187 and incised with modeler's monogram W.P.
- glazed earthenware
- modeled by Wilhelmina Post
Provenance
Christie's New York, June 10, 1989, lot 99
Acquired from the above by the present owners
Acquired from the above by the present owners
Condition
Overall in very good condition. This vase has been examined under blacklight, and there is no evidence of prior restoration. With a few very minor surface irregularities which are inherent in the production of the vase. This vase with few small and minor glaze flecks to the raised decorative elements. An attractive example of this highly sculptural form with well-defined relief decoration. With some minor surface dirt to the interior.
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.