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Charles Robert Ashbee
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Charles Robert Ashbee
- A Rare Covered Cup
- cup and cover impressed with maker's mark G of H Ltd London with London Assay marks
- sterling silver and chrysoprase
- 14 3/8 inches
Literature
Alan Crawford, C.R. Ashbee: Architect, Designer & Romantic Socialist, New Haven, 1985, p. 330 (for a related form)
Condition
Overall in very good original condition. When viewed in person the chrysoprase displays a jewel-like luminous green and with a few different hues throughout. The silver surfaces with a few light surface scratches and minute abrasions consistent with age and gentle use. The balls around the bottom of the stem with a few very minor indents only visible upon close inspection. One of the recessed areas between the balls with a small crack along 3/4 inch, not visually distracting. The stem is slightly off, as visible on the catalogue illustration. A beautiful and rare work by Ashbee with a delicately hammered surface treatment on the coupe.
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.