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A George III and later silver-gilt figural centerpiece, Paul Storr, London, 1810
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- marked throughout and numbered 512
- silver
- height 14 3/4 in.
- 36.5 cm
on triangular base with three bearded masks linked by swags of fruit, the stand formed as three classical maidens with ribbon-tied crossed thyrsi, with replaced slip-lock basket bearing pseudo-marks
Condition
as noted re. basket, bolts need tightening, in 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
Rundell's album of designs at the Victoria and Albert Museum includes a centerpiece of this model, attributed to E.H. Baily after a design by Thomas Stothard. A pair of similar silver-gilt dessert stands of 1810-11 formed part of the Duke of Wellington's Ambassadorial Service and remains at Apsley House (illustrated in N.M. Penzer, Paul Storr: The Last of the Goldsmiths, 1954, pl. XXXIII, p. 144).