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A pair of gilt bronze mounted Sèvres style cobalt-blue ground porcelain brûle-parfums Paris, late 19th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain, gilt bronze
- height 13 in.; width 14 1/2 in.; depth 9 in.
- 33 cm; 37 cm; 23 cm
mounted with serpent-form handles, decorated in gilt on one side with the crowned N Napoleon cypher, on the other with the Imperial eagle surmounted by three stars, the porcelain marked Mre Imple de Sèvres in overglaze iron red.
Condition
Overall good condition and presentation, 1 cover restored, the other with three hairlines to underside extending from the finial. Very fine surface scratches to porcelain commensurate with age. The mounts dull and dirty with some oxidation and pitting consistent with age and atmospheric condition. Both metal support plates to underside rusted, other areas of soiling 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.
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.