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Attributed to Paul-Charles Sormani French, b. 1848 A pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted Russian labradorite marble aiguières Paris, last quarter 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Attributed to Paul-Charles Sormani
- gilt bronze, marble, metal
- height 16 1/2 in.
- 42 cm
each marked PS to the underside of the bronze base
Literature
Peter Hughes, The Wallace Collection-Catalogue of Furniture, Vol III, The Trustees of the Wallace Collection, London, 1996, pp. 1366-7 for a closely related ewer made circa 1725-35
Condition
Overall in good condition and presentation with the usual tarnishing to gilt-bronze in places. Both liners present.
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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.