Lot 284
  • 284

A PAIR OF GEORGE III ORMOLU-MOUNTED WHITE MARBLE CASSOLETTES ATTRIBUTED TO MATTHEW BOULTON, LATE 18TH CENTURY

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description

  • white marble, ormolu
  • height 9 1/2 in.
  • 24 cm
 

Provenance

Norman Adams, London
Christie's London, May 14, 2003, lot 101
Christie's New York, April 25, 2008, lot 42

Literature

Nicholas Goodison, Ormolu: The Work of Matthew Boulton, London: 1974, fig. 133.

Condition

Marble bodies with some minor flaws inherent to the marble. One with the handles out of line with the acanthus leaf- needs to be moved back into place by a professional. Some rubbing and wear to gilt 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.
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