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Lot 345
  • 345

A Regency parcel-gilt black-japanned papier-mâché rectangular tray by Henry Clay circa 1805

Estimate
700 - 1,000 USD
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Description

  • papier-mâché
  • length of largest 18 in.
  • 45.7 cm
stamped CLAY/KING ST/COVT GARDEN.  Together with a George IV shaped rectangular tray and a Victorian example. 3 pieces.

Condition

Fair condition; the Clay tray with craquelure to the japanning and with heat marks to the middle of the tray; two large chip to the edges of the tray; the small rectangular tray iwht small losses to decoration and with some wear; nicely japanned; the pie-crust tray with some large shallow chips to the underside of the edge and with rubbing, wear and losses to the gilding of borders; the center of the tray with large craquelure; nicely japanned and drawn; all with scratches, rubbing and wear consistent with age and use.
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.