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A PAIR OF AMERICAN SILVER VASES, MARTELÉ, GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, RI, 1914 |
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on base and coded G/RV
- height 8 in.
- 20.3 cm
spiral trumpet form with waved rim and chased with daisies
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, January 22, 2000, lot 48
Condition
some minor surface nicks, 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
Gorham's Martelé archives indicate that these vases were completed on December 30, 1914 and that a total of four were made. They had a net factory price of $67.50 each. It took 35 hours to make and 22 hours to chase each vase.