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Farewell To The Webster House

Sat, Aug 1, 2020 01:00AM EDT
Lot 7

Sevres Finely Painted Centerpiece Urn w/ Ormolu Mounts

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A Sevres porcelain centerpiece urn with finely cast ormolu mounts, circa 1900. Extensively gilt and beautifully hand-painted with a courtship scene and landscape, and the interior extensively painted with musical instruments and flower baskets. Signed by Sevres artist Lucot.

Measures 19" x 23 1/2" x 11 1/2".

Provenance: The collection of Shirley Bush Helzberg.

Note: This lot is offered with a confidential reserve price, in an amount not to exceed the low estimate.
 

Condition

Shows typical minor wear to the mounts. The blue ground shows wear, most notably to the top right above the courtship scene. One small scuff to the gilt base. Some light colored staining to the interior bowl.