Lot 173
- 173
A large pair of Swedish mottled grey and pink granite vases late 19th/early 20th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Granite
- each 117cm. high; 3ft. 10in.
of campana form, each on square stepped plinth bases
Provenance
The Collection of the late Jaime Ortiz-Patiño;
Sotheby's London, 29 April 2014, lot 285.
Sotheby's London, 29 April 2014, lot 285.
Condition
Overall in good restored condition. Surface in good condition, with very minor chips and scratches and small areas of filler entirely consistent with age and use. The stems fixing the vases to their socles with loses and evidence of old breaks and repairs. One is in need of further restoration, the other has been built-up with a hard resin. Please consult the department for further images. Impressive scale.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."