- 1208
A pair of Italian alabastro fiorito two-handled lidded vases late 18th/early 19th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- alabaster
- each 63cm high, 26cm. wide; 2ft. ¾in., 10½in.
each of ovoid form, the circular removable lid with finial, set above a waisted circular socle, on a square plinth, restorations
Condition
This impressive pair of vases is in fair restored condition, with chips, marks and scratches to the surface of the alabaster - notably the edges, corners and finials - consistent with age and use. One vase with a replaced handle which has been fashioned from resin and has a good likeness to the alabaster. The rim of the socle of the same vase has been restored and partially rebuilt with resin, possibly as a result of a break with the body. The other vase with a repaired break to one handle. Each vase has been filled with a cement like material for increased stability. Overall the pitted areas with residual dirt and the surface with old marks and scratches consistent with age and use.
"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
A larger vase of identical shape, executed in 1783 by the French-born sculptor Antoine Guillaume Grandjacquet (1731-1801) is in the Sala dell'Ermafrodito at Villa Borghese, Rome. The vase was modelled by Grandjacquet after a funeral urn in the Museo Pio-Clementino in the Vatican.