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Thomas Stearns
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Thomas Stearns
- "Incalmo" Vase
- with acid stamp venini/murano/ITALIA, and VENINI paper label with number 2148
- applied incalmo glass
- Height: 11 3/4 inches
Exhibited
XXXI Biennale, Venice, 1962 (model first shown)
Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, 2003-2015 (present lot exhibited)
Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, 2003-2015 (present lot exhibited)
Literature
Marina Barovier, Rosa Barovier Mentasti and Attilia Dorigato, Il Vetro di Murano alle Biennale 1895-1972, Venice, 1995, p. 199 (model illustrated)
Anna Venini Diaz de Santillana, Venini: Catalogue Raisonne 1921-1986, Milan, 2000, p. 222 (model illustrated)
Anna Venini Diaz de Santillana, Venini: Catalogue Raisonne 1921-1986, Milan, 2000, p. 222 (model illustrated)
Condition
Overall very good condition with the exception of several very minor surface abrasions to the opaque red base, and small area of several scattered shallow abrasions to the inside top rim at one side. Overall in our opinion the vase presents well, with good color and movement.
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.