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A George II Silver five-basekt Epergne, William Cripps, 1755
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- fully marked on central basket and fame, branches dot numbered and with lion passant, and maker's mark, small baskets George Fox, London, 1885
- Silver
- length 19 1/8 in.
- 48.6cm
the frame and boat-form central basket with gadrooned borders and pierced with scrolling foliage, raised on four scroll supports linked by openwork rocaille pendants and from which four leaf-capped scroll branches emerge, branches topped by later conforming small circular baskets
Condition
main central basket with several dents and splits and needs to be straightened; as noted re later small baskets
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.