- 652
A FAÇON DE VENISE GREEN-TINTED WINGED WINE GLASS, 17TH CENTURY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- 19.2cm, 7 1/2 in. high
the conical conical bowl supported on a merese, over an entwined ropework rod stem, flanked by pincered wings on each side, on a short plain section of stem, plain foot,
Provenance
Acquired in 1953.
Condition
In overall good appearance and condition. No damage noted.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Glasses of this type tinted green are uncommon. A wine glass of this type is in the British museum collection, reg. no. S.719, published by Hugh Tait, The Golden Age of Venetian Glass, London, 1979, p. 112, no. 185; a further glass of pale-green tint was sold at Christie's London, 4th June 1991, lot 143.