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A Japanese Imperial silver centerpiece, circa 1915
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- marked with a flower at base of each blossom and top of each stem
- silver
- length 13 1/2 in.
- 34.3 cm
formed as five morning glory blossoms rising from a leafy tendril base, the central vase applied with the Imperial chrysanthemum in gilt
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, June 22, 2004, lot 72
Condition
large central blossom and one of the medium blossoms with screws stripped and loose in fitting, otherwise 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
This centerpiece was presented in 1965 to Ernest B. Schwartzenbach, on his retirement from Smith, Barney, by Sony Corp., Toshiba and Mitsui & Co. The piece is accompanied by a note stating that it was originally given by Emperor Taisho to Prince and Princess Higashikuni on the birth in 1915 of a son, Prince Morihiro. On his marriage to Princess Terunomiya-Shigeko, the piece was passed to the newlyweds.