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A PAIR OF BLUE JOHN URNS, NOW MOUNTED AS LAMPS AND ON PATINATED METAL PEDESTALS BY E.F. CALDWELL & CO. THE URNS 19TH CENTURY, THE PEDESTALS EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Pedestals signed Caldwell
- stone, metal
- height overall 64 in.; height of urn 13 3/4 in.
- 162.5 cm; 35 cm
Provenance
Pedestals aquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Condition
Repousse metal decoration to columns with some cracks and breaks. Bases with some tears. Oxidation and surface dirt. Some holes to metal. Drilled and wired for electricity. Both urns with a small chip each to the edge. Natural fissues filled in with infill to blue john.
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.