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A UNIQUE SET OF FOUR ARTS & CRAFTS SILVER AND ENAMEL GRADUATED TAZZAS, CHARLES ROBERT ASHBEE OF THE GUILD OF HANDICRAFT LTD., LONDON, 1900 |
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 21.4cm., 8 3/8 in. and 17.2cm., 6 3/4 in. high
in two sizes; the circular lightly hammered bowls with flaring rims, each supported by an openwork hexagonal column decorated with styised flowers climbing to a head with a rectangular emerald-coloured enamelled panel, the panelled spreading circular bases on six ball feet
Condition
The small pair of tazzas in excellent condition apart from one of the enamel bosses which has a fracture. Of the larger pair, one with two damaged enamel bosses the other with all bosses damaged to varying degrees from small chips on the edges to larger missing areas. The metalwork in very good condition apart from a couple of slightly misshapen rims.
"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."