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A pair of French gilt-bronze-mounted rouge griotte marble cassolettes in Louis XVI style, 19th century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- gilt-bronze, marble
- each 25cm. high; 9¾in.
each with domed cover concealing a nozzle, with ram's mask supports hung with tasselled chains on a beaded circular base and toupie feet
Condition
In overall good conserved condition. Gilding less greenish and marble less orange and more attractive and natural than in the catalogue photograph.The cover and body of one has been restored and one tassel is missing on the same.The cover and marble body of the other vase has been restored with a very minor chip just below the gilt-bronze rim which is hardly noticeable. There are very minor chips to the marble bases of both and very minor areas of infill. Both are a bit dirty especially the tassels and chains and would benefit from a light clean according to taste. There is some minor rubbing to the gilt-bronze bases.
"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."