- 796
A French gilt-bronze-mounted bronze and Egyptian porphyry tazza, 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gilt-bronze-mounted bronze and Egyptian porphyry
- 70cm. high, 27cm. diameter; 2ft. 3½in., 10¾in.
with a porphyry bowl supported on a foliate cast stem with three addorsed neoclassical maidens on a concave-sided triform base mounted with a female mask in a roundel flanked by stylised foliage and anthemions with a patera on each corner
Condition
In overall good condition. The colour overall slightly darker and more attractive than in the catalogue photograph. Very minor marks and chips to porphyry bowl with some watermarks inside. There is some minor wear to bronze figures with dark brown pattination and attractive detail. One rosette missing from base which can easily be recast. There is a screw hole to the top of the stem with no current purpose. One of the figures is not flush with the stem which may well be associated.
"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."