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Eda Lord Dixon
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Eda Lord Dixon
- A Rare Covered Box
- with painted accession number
- silver with undisturbed patina, cloisonné enamel and crystal
Provenance
Collection of the Detroit Institute of Art
Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Sotheby's New York, The Cranbrook Collections, May 2, 1972, lot 34
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Sotheby's New York, The Cranbrook Collections, May 2, 1972, lot 34
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Overall in good original condition. As seen in the catalogue illustration, the enamel works presents with exquisite detail and coloration. The silver elements are fully tarnished displaying a beautiful aged patina that accentuates the exquisite design and workmanship of the box. The silver surfaces with very minor and shallow surface scratches consistent with age and gentle use. The enamels are in very good condition and present with vibrant colors. Two accession numbers from the Detroit Institute of Art, in red to the underside of the box: 20.100 strikethrough and 1944.117. The crystal balls are in very good condition. A wonderful object displaying the artist’s technical mastery and with a great history and provenance.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.