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A PAIR OF NAPLES EARTHENWARE CLOCKS, CIRCA 1825, ATTRIBUTED TO THE GIUSTINIANI MANUFACTURE |
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain, bronze
- Haut. 40 cm.; Height 15 3/4 in.
in oval baluster shape, with two elevated handles ending by lions' heads, with a gold and blue background imitating lapis lazuli, on a brown rectangular base imitating porphyry, the pale blue body of the vases with golden stars, the neck and the base with embossed golden leaves on a dark blue background ; (restoration to one base)
Provenance
Ariane Dandois Gallery, 2000
Condition
Restoration on one angle of a base and a small hairline on a base.
"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."
Catalogue Note
These two clock-vases can be linked to a pair of vases attributed to the Giustiniani manufacture, visible at the Capodimonte Museum (G. Donatone, La terraglia napoletane, 1782-1860, Naples, 191, pl. 17c.d.)