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A SET OF THREE ENGLISH PARCEL-GILT SILVER, ENAMEL, AND HARDSTONE LIMITED EDITION NOVELTY MUSHROOMS AND A SURPRISE ORB, CHRISTOPHER NIGEL LAWRENCE, LONDON, 1981-88 |
估價
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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描述
- marked throughout, the first mushroom 11/100, the second ?/250, the third 16/250
- Height of tallest mushroom 5 3/4 in.; height of orb 10 3/4 in.
- 14.6 cm; 27.3 cm
the first with hexagonal cap lifting to reveal an ivorine bead with animals and birds being carved by two Chinese figures, 1988; the second with tall cap enclosing two figures on platforms watering a flower within an egg, 1981; the smallest enclosing two garden gnomes pruning a flowering bush, 1982; the orb commemorating the wedding of Lady Diana Spencer opens to reveal the Spencer arms on blue enameled ground topped by initial D and surrounded by roses, 1981
Condition
all in good condition
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.