- 866
A pair of gilt-ground porcelain campana vases, probably Paris, circa 1820-40
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
- 29cm., 11 1/2 in. high
the twin handles with biscuit faces and headdresses, each upper body painted with a continuous mountainous riverside scene, one with a mill race and distant bridge, the other with a turreted farmhouse by a bridge, within tooled gilt borders, on a fixed plain base,
Condition
Minor rubbing to gilding, mainly on knop and footrim.
Upper rim unglazed, so may perhaps lack covers, though this form would not typically have a cover.
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"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."