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A pair of bronze and gilt-bronze tazze, French or Russian Empire circa 1810
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- bronze and giltbronze
- each 28cm. high, 18cm. diameter; 11in., 7in.
each with a dished bowl applied with ribbon-tied foliate swags suspended from a patera on a tripod stand with three addorsed lion monopodiae on a stepped circular and square base
Provenance
Acquired from Mallet Antiques, London.
Literature
Mallett, The Nineteenth Century, 2003, illustrated p. 50.
Condition
In overall good condition. Colour of gilding more golden and the bronze is slightly lighter in colour and more attractive than in the catalogue photograph. There is some minor staining and rubbing to the inside of the tazze. There is a miniscule section of foliage missing from the central band joining the lion heads which is hardly noticeable.
"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."