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A SET OF FIVE GEORGE III ROYAL SILVER CONDIMENT VASES, SIMON LE SAGE, LONDON, 1759 |
估價
12,000 - 18,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- marked on rims of bases and four covers
- heights 7 1/2 and 5 in.
- 19 and 12.7 cm
of campana shape formed of cast sections and engraved with the Royal Arms and initials GR, strawberry finials
Condition
engraving slightly rubbed; one large single with patches and some lead, and with reinforcing underneath, as noted about no marks on one small cover
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.
拍品資料及來源
Like his father John Hugh le Sage to whom he was apprenticed in 1742, Simon Le Sage was subordinate Goldsmith to the King circa 1754-59. Parts of this commission, probably marking the accession of the new King have appeared at auction. A salver was sold Parke Bernet, March 20, 1970, lot 87 from the Collection of Eugene Widener Dixon, and a treasury inkstand Sotheby’s New York, April 9, 2009, lot 268.