- 788
A George III silver and cut-glass epergne and similar plated mirror plateau, Matthew Boulton, Birmingham, 1803
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- fully marked, branches and base numbered 1-4, plateau apparently unmarked
- silver, cut-glass, mirror
- length of epergne 17 1/2 in., length of plateau 24 1/4 in.
- 44.5, 61.5 cm
on four paw feet, the slender supports headed by lions masks and centered by a foliate finial, four reeded detachable branches, complete with one large and four small oval cut-glass bowls, together with a similar silver-plated mirror plateau
Condition
minor chips to glass bowls, plateau lacking mirror and with one foot slightly bent, lot contains three small cut-glass bowls, not four. Due to this loss, the estimate has been revised to $3,000-5,000
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.