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A pair of French gilt-bronze mounted 'Sèvres- style' vases and covers in Louis XVI style, circa 1880
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- A Pair of French gilt-bronze and Sèvres urns
- gilt-bronze and Sèvres porcelain
- each 120cm. high; 3ft. 11¼in.
each of ovoid form, the cover with pineapple finial, the body centred by a cartouche of a pastoral scene and a scene of a youth and a young woman fishing, signed L Beretern and opposed by landscapes on a bleu de roi ground, with satyr mask handles on a trumpet foot within a foliate wrapped reeded gilt-bronze border on a square base with recessed curved corners, each cover with faux interlaced LL marks enclosing letter D in blue enamel
Condition
In overall very good conserved condition. Attractively painted. Very minor wear to some areas of the gilding at the foot rims and rims of the covers:
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."