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Thomas Stearns
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Thomas Stearns
- "Spiralato" or "Thomas" Vase
- engraved T. STEARNS 62 VENINI, painted T.S.C./21I and with original paper label VENINI/VENIZIA/MURANO with faded number 8632
- incalmo glass with green pasta
Provenance
Private Collection of Thomas Stearns
Exhibited
Glas der gegenwart, Baccarat, Orrefors, Venini, Museum für kunsthandwerk, Frankfurt am Main, 1963 (for related models)
Graziella Buccellati, ed., Venini: Murano 1921, Milan, 1989, p. 89 (for a related model)
Marc Heiremans, Art Glass from Murano: 1910-1970, Stuttgart, 1993, p. 290, no. 244
Gli Artisti di Venini, exh. cat., Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Venice, 1996, p. 151, no. 222 (for a related model)
Graziella Buccellati, ed., Venini: Murano 1921, Milan, 1989, p. 89 (for a related model)
Marc Heiremans, Art Glass from Murano: 1910-1970, Stuttgart, 1993, p. 290, no. 244
Gli Artisti di Venini, exh. cat., Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Venice, 1996, p. 151, no. 222 (for a related model)
Literature
Venini Catalogo Rosso, model no. 8632
Condition
Overall in very good original condition. The colors are accurately shown in the catalogue illustration. The glass with a few minor air bubbles, particulate inclusions and surface irregularities inherent in the making and not visually distracting. The surfaces with shallow surface scratches consistent with age and gentle handling. A beautiful vase which was previously in the collection of Thomas Stearns as indicated by the red mark (see printed catalogue p. 152 or visit Sothebys.com for a detail of the underbase)
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.