Lot 106
  • 106

DIRK VAN ERP | "Warty" Vase

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Dirk van Erp
  • "Warty" Vase
  • impressed DIRK VAN ERP in a closed box below a windmill
  • hand-wrought copper
  • 8 3/8  in. (22.5 cm) high6 5/8  in. (16.8 cm) diameter
  • circa 1912

Provenance

Private Family Collection, San Francisco, circa 1912
Private Collection, Northern California
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Literature

The Arts & Crafts Studio of Dirk Van Erp, exh. cat, San Francisco Craft & Folk Art Museum, San Francisco, 1989, p. 44, cat. 13 (for a related model)

Condition

Overall very good condition. The hand-wrought copper surfaces display a highly complex variegated patina ranging from rich russet brown to dark brown to warm amber and golden tones. The copper surfaces present with scattered minor surface scratches, discoloration, and some light wear,consistent with age and gentle handling. The interior of the vase with surface soiling and oxidation, consistent with age and use.
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.