拍品 6
  • 6

喬治四世銀鎏金鹽罐一套四件 威廉·艾略特,倫敦, 1830年

招標截止

描述

  • silver
  • 8公分高;12公分寬
圓形球根狀碗,邊沿雕貝殼、花朵及獅頭,底座以三座獅子半身作支撐,邊緣刻凹紋三角形底座與球型底足

Condition

nice model and lion casting, containers with minute dents commensurate with use, otherwise good condition. clear hallmarks on bowls and base.
"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."

拍品資料及來源

承托鹽罐之獅子半身呈現家族紋章,由此可見鹽罐為貴族世家傳承物。此類鹽罐常見於數個家族收藏中,而不見徽章、姓名縮寫或銘刻等款識,因此無法辨認原有藏家。然而,鹽罐為特別訂造,此點毋容置疑。