PAIR OF ENGLISH PORCELAIN VASES
PAIR OF ENGLISH PORCELAIN VASES
pair of apple-green porcelain tapered vases, each with scrolled handles, articulated and rocaille bodies, each featuring a courting scene between a young maiden and gentleman, the verso with a wild garden bouquet of poppies and roses, incised V in paste underside of one; height: 39.5 cm (15 1/2 in.)
CONDITION
The pair of vases appear in age-appropriate condition. Rubbing and light surface scratches visible to the gilt accents. A very fine crack is visible to the interior of one. Very minor surface grime visible to the rocaille bases and rims. One is loose atop the base. Inspection under UV light shows fluorescence but no apparent sign of restoration.
Kindly note, the auction is comprised of two sessions:
Session I: Russian and Asian Art, Antiques and Jewelry, lots 1-331
Session II: European, North and South American, and Ethnographic Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and Design, lots 500-827
N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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PAIR OF ENGLISH PORCELAIN VASES
pair of apple-green porcelain tapered vases, each with scrolled handles, articulated and rocaille bodies, each featuring a courting scene between a young maiden and gentleman, the verso with a wild garden bouquet of poppies and roses, incised V in paste underside of one; height: 39.5 cm (15 1/2 in.)
CONDITION
The pair of vases appear in age-appropriate condition. Rubbing and light surface scratches visible to the gilt accents. A very fine crack is visible to the interior of one. Very minor surface grime visible to the rocaille bases and rims. One is loose atop the base. Inspection under UV light shows fluorescence but no apparent sign of restoration.
Kindly note, the auction is comprised of two sessions:
Session I: Russian and Asian Art, Antiques and Jewelry, lots 1-331
Session II: European, North and South American, and Ethnographic Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and Design, lots 500-827
N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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