- 3167
An American Silver Cake Basket, Marquand & Co., New York, circa 1835
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- base marked MARQUAND & CO / NEW YORK
- Silver
- length 11 1/4 in.
- 28.5cm
oval with simulated raffia sides and applied grapevine rim, on a spreading oval base with die-roll band of stiff leaves and pendant berries, raised pierced foliate panel feet, center of bowl engraved with script monogram
Condition
smal scratches to center, overall good condition
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.
Catalogue Note
A very similar basket by Marquand is in the Baltimore Museum of Art and was shown in Art and the Empire City: New York, 1825-1861, no. 288; that piece has a history of ownership in Natchez, Mississippi.