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AN EDWARD I. FARMER STERLING SILVER-MOUNTED COPPER-RED GLAZED INKWELL WITH JADE FINIAL THE PORCELAIN 19TH CENTURY THE SILVER MOUNTS EARLY 20TH CENTURY THE JADE YUAN / MING DYNASTY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- silver, bronze, jade
the dark-red glazed compressed, globular porcelain vessel mounted and raised on a gilt-metal foot, stamped Edward I. Farmer, New York, the mouth rim mounted with a silver collar and inkwell stamped sterling, with a hinged cover surmounted by an openwork carved black and white jade hair ornament mounted as a finial
Provenance
Collection of William O'Donnell (1924-2013), Los Angeles, California.
Collection of F. Bailey Vanderhoef (1913-2008), Ojai, California, acquired circa 1965-69.
Collection of F. Bailey Vanderhoef (1913-2008), Ojai, California, acquired circa 1965-69.
Condition
The body of the porcelain vessel in overall good condition, but with a circular firing line to the interior of the base, and the base drilled to accommodate the screw connecting the metal foot to the vessel. The jade finial with scattered losses and chips has been broken-off and re-attached.
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.