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Hervé van der Straeten
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Hervé van der Straeten
- Early Ashtray and Leaf-Form Vide Poche
- ashtray 1990, vide-poche 1992
vide-poche with stamped cipher - astray in bronze, vide-poche in gilt-brass
- ashtray: 5 by 13 cm.; 2 by 5 in.; vide-poche: 8.5 by 28.5 by 19 cm.; 3 1.2 by 11 by 7 1/2 in.
Condition
Both pieces in overall very good condition consistent with age and use. The astray with some dirt in the central dish, but superficial. The vide-poche with some minor wear to gilt edges and minor spotty oxidation, especially around the edges and at applied ball feet. Please note the proper execution date for the gilt vide-poche is 1992 and that is in fact gilt-brass, not bronze.
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.