Lot 91
  • 91

A pair of Louis XVI ormolu-mounted Sèvres porcelain vases 'oeufs' circa 1770

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • ormolu, porcelain
  • height 12 1/2 in.
  • 32 cm

Provenance

Property from a Distinguished Private Collection, sold Sotheby's New York, November 10, 2006, lot 39

Condition

Ormolu in good condition with some minor scratches and oxidation. One cover with a detached rim. That cover with two small chips to rim; porcelain of cover completely oversprayed and repainted, possibly covering break(s). Other cover has whole interior and the edges of the exterior oversprayed and repainted possibly covering chips. Vases in good condition. Please note porcelain has not be examined beneath mounts.
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.
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