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A silver-gilt Japanese style cloisonné enamel cup, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1880
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base "TIFFANY & CO. N.Y."
- Silver, enamel, gilt
- height 3 5/8 in.
- 9.2cm
cylindrical form, bands of geometric and fish scale patterns bordering a central band of dense flowers, cranes, and birds, front with an assymetrical reserve depicting an interior scene of a woman reading, raised on three vermiculated feet, engraved with foliate script monogram MJM on base
Provenance
The initials are probably those of Mary Jane Morgan, wife of railroad and shipping magnate Charles Morgan.
Condition
small chips and losses to enamel; otherwise good
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.
Catalogue Note
This cup may be that sold in the sale of Mary J. Morgan's property by the American Art Association on March 12, 1886. Under the section of Miscellaneous Small Objects in enamel, silver, bronze, etc., lot 1093 is listed as a "SMALL VASE, cylindrical shape, French cloisonné in imitation of Chinese".