Lot 361
- 361
An American silver figural fish platter, Martelé, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1898
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on base and coded 366
- Silver
- length 23 1/2 in.
- 59.7cm
oval with undulating rim, the lightly hammered border chased with fish, seaweed and putti in dolphin-drawn shell boats, the handles chased as octopi
Literature
Larry Pristo, Martelé 950-1000 Fine Gorham's Nouveau Art Silver, 2002, p. 180.
Condition
minor surface scratches, otherwise very good
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.
Catalogue Note
Gorham's Martelé archives indicate that platter 366 was completed on April 6, 1898 and had a net factory price of $160. It took 20 hours to make and then was chased for an additional 58 hours (Pristo: 2002, p.180).