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Georges Hoentschel
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Monumental Vase, 1900
- stamped with the artist's cipher
- enamelled stoneware
- 95 cm. (37 3/8 in.)
enamelled stoneware
Literature
Georges Hoentschel, Pavillon de l'Union Centrale des Arts Décoratifs, Exposition Universelle de 1900, a photographic album given to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs by Hoentschel in 1901, which illustrates an identical vase
Marc Ducret, Patricia Montjaret, L'Ecole de Carriès Art Céramique à Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye 1888-1940, Paris, 1997, p. 108
Nicole Hoentschel et al., Georges Hoentschel, Saint-Remy-en-l'Eau, 1999, p. 115 for a period illustration of an identical vase in situ at the Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900
Marc Ducret, Patricia Montjaret, L'Ecole de Carriès Art Céramique à Saint-Amand-en-Puisaye 1888-1940, Paris, 1997, p. 108
Nicole Hoentschel et al., Georges Hoentschel, Saint-Remy-en-l'Eau, 1999, p. 115 for a period illustration of an identical vase in situ at the Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age. The vase has had professional and sensitive restoration concentrated to an area on the side of the central body with minor scattered flaking to the clear protective finish throughout and presents very well overall.
"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."
Catalogue Note
It is possible that the offered lot was exhibited in the Salle des grés, Pavilion de l'Union Centrale des Arts Décoratifs, Exposition Universelle in 1900, as it is identical to the vase in the contemporary image depicted.
Two similar vases exist, one in the permanent collection of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, the other in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York accession no. 2007.27.