Lot 210
  • 210

A façon de Venise 'serpent-stem' or winged wine glass, 17th century

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Glass
  • 23cm, 9in. high
the conical bowl on an elaborate stem formed from an entwined rod containing blue and white twists with serpent mask terminals on each side, raised on a plain section at the base above a wide conical foot,

Provenance

sold, anonymous sale, Sotheby's London, 6th March 1984, lot 250.

Condition

In overall good appearance. The upper lip of one serpent head terminal chipped.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."