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.
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.