- 920
Two Canadian silver 'pea' compotes, Carl Poul Peterson, Montreal, circa 1950-60
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases
- silver
- height 8 1/2 in.
- 21.6 cm
in sizes, the openwork stem and upswept handle applied with pea pods
Literature
The shape strongly recalls Georg Jensen's 1918 compote #285B, see David A. Taylor and Jason W. Laskey, Georg Jensen Holloware: The Silver Fund Collection, 2003, p. 126.
Condition
the slightly larger one with some shallow dents to foot and a larger dent underneath foot, the other 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.