- 778
A George III silver-gilt centrepiece, Paul Storr of Storr & Co for Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, London, 1813
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Silver, Glass
- 43.5cm., 17 1/8 in. high
the shaped square base on four cast and chased shell and foliate supports, engraved on either side with a coat-of-arms, the openwork stem of four classical female figures holding thyrsi and supporting on their heads a circular wirework basket, the centre engraved with a coat-of-arms, later glass liner
Condition
Clear marks to centre of underside and rim of basket. The spears and figures all clearly part marked. The four cast and pierced foliate panels (attached by nuts) below the four standing figures are unmarked and probably date from around 1835. One nut is missing (which holds plaques in place) and one bolt is missing (which keeps the figures in place). The whole has probably been later gilded. The engraved arms are crisp and there are no obvious repairs with only very light surface wear. The glass liner is perfect but a later replacement.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The arms on one side of the base are those of the Worshipful Company of Drapers of London, granted in 1613.
The arms on the other side of the base and in the bowl of the basket are those of Wade impaling Randall, possibly for Charles Wade, widower, who on 12 October 1835, was married to Amelia Randall, spinster, at the church of St. Lawrence Jewry, City of London.