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ARCHIBALD KNOX (FOR LIBERTY & CO.) | Jardinère and Stand
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Archibald Knox
- Jardinère and Stand
- column and jardinère each impressed DESIGNED AND/MANUFACTURED/BY LIBERTY & Co
- terracotta
- 148cm.; 58 1/4 in.
- Executed circa 1902.
produced by Carter & Co, East Quay, Poole, England
Provenance
Lyon & Turnbull, Edinburgh, 26 October 2016, lot 117
Literature
Stephen A Martin, Archibald Knox, London, 2001, pp. 275-276 for related examples
Condition
Overall in good original condition. The surfaces with scattered dirt and oxidation throughout, partially visible in the catalogue illustration. The outer edges with scattered chips and minor losses consistent with age. The top surface of the column with a hairline crack measuring approximately 5cm and appears to be inherent in production. The interior edge of the jardinere with a minor loss measuring approximately 3cm.
"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
Sotheby's would like to thank Dr. Stephen A. Martin for his assistance with the cataloguing of the present lot which will be included in his forthcoming publication titled Knox.