Lot 320
- 320
Four French Silver-gilt & Cut-glass decanters, circa 1890-1900
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Silver-gilt, glass
- heights 12 3/4 in. to 10 7/8 in.
- 32.4cm, 27.6cm
the first with spirally-fluted glass body, the neck mount and screw-off cover chased with rocaille, Hènin & Cie, Paris; the second with compressed lobed glass body, the neck mount with panes of openwork lattice, handle cast with rocaille and trailing flowering vines, Paul Canaux & Cie, Paris; the third with glass body etched with pendant leaves and berries, the foot mount with four dolphins, the neck with ribbon-tied floral swags, bud finial, Edouard Ernie, Paris; the last of vase form, the foot and neck mounts applied with palm and stylized swans, swan finial and bird head form handle terminal, maker's mark OM a mallet between, Paris
Condition
the third with bud finial pushed down into cover and silver bwlo split, body also pushed down into boot and leans slightly; the rest of decanters 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.