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AN AMERICAN SILVER JARDINIERE, MARTELÉ, GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, RI, 1905 |
估價
8,000 - 12,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- marked on base and coded H/YA
- length 19 1/2 in.
- 49.5 cm
oval, the undulating rim chased with chrysanthemums, rim initialed with Gothic P
來源
Sotheby's New York, January 24, 1990, lot 106
Condition
one handle with dent to lobe, a few minor dents to rim as well, some light surface scratches to interior, otherwise 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.
拍品資料及來源
Gorham's Martelé archives indicate that the jardiniere was completed on October 13, 1905 and had a net factory price of $375. It took 80 hours to make by Charles A. Johnson and then was chased for an additional 148 hours by David Wilmot.