- 274
A very large suite of specially commissioned Irish glassware by Simon Pearce, modern
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Glass
including a large selection of wine and ale glasses, twenty-eight tankards, fifty-four jugs, eighty-five tumblers, and small bowls or rinsers (qty.)
Literature
The Duchess of Devonshire, Chatsworth, The House, London, 2002, p. 178, illustrated on the table, in the Private Dining Room at Chatsworth.
Condition
The overall condition is very good for a glass drinking service of this size. It is recommended that the lot is inspected in the gallery.
Sizes of each shape vary slightly due to production technique.
Full piece count:
3 footed dishes, 11cm. high;
6 candle sticks, 19.7cm high;
11 jugs, 20.6cm high;
56 jugs, 12cm high;
28 tankards, 12.5cm high;
41 bowls, 14cm. diam.;
85 slightly varying tumblers, 10cm. high;
39 conical shaped flutes, 18cm high;
102 various small sherry glasses, 12cm high;
35 water goblets, 15.5cm high;
36 wine glasses, 13.5cm high;
77 wine glasses with collared stems, 14.5cm high
"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."