Lot 101
  • 101

Henri Simmen

Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description

  • Henri Simmen
  • Vase piriforme, vers 1920
  • Gravé en creux H Sim et porte un cachet non identifié
  • stoneware
  • Hauteur : 26 cm (10 1/4 in.)
en grès émaillé et craquelé ivoire sur fond de terre crue

Literature

Félix Marcilhac, Connoisseur's Choice, The Staste, n. 1, septembre-octobre 1990, reproduit p. 77

Condition

La couleur est plus foncée et légèrement plus verte en réalité qu'à l'illustration au catalogue. Bon état général. Un petit manque de vernis sur 4 mm sur le pourtour de la partie supérieure, probablement d'origine. Petits manques à la base, d'origine, visibles à l'illustration au catalogue. Colour is lightly darker and lightly greener in real than in the catalogue illustration. Good overall condition. One 4mm glaze loss to wider part of top canopy, possibly a inherent in the production. Some minor glaze losses to the base, original, visible on catalogue illustration.
"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.
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