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A monumental pair of Italian majolica baluster shaped vases on pedestals Italy, late 19th century
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- earthenware
- height overall 5 ft 4 in.
- 163 cm
raised on painted cast stone bases, each vases signed Ginori in underglaze blue to the underside
Condition
Overall in good condition. Losses of glaze to top of Chimera wings. Chips around base of Majolica porcelain vases. One vase showing a vertical horizontal crack to its foot, the other with visible restoration to the neck of its feet and subsequent hairline cracks running from the neck to the circular foot.
The strands are made of cast composite plaster and are different from the earthenware material of the vases.
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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.