Day 1: Continental, Jewelry & Silver
Fri, Jul 8, 2016 01:00PM EDT - Sat, Jul 9, 2016 01:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 38
Large Porcelain Fruit Basket
Estimate: $400 - $700
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
French or German in the manner of Sèvres, late 19th/early 20th century, neoclassical style gilded openwork fruit basket supported on the heads of two kneeling bisque putti on blue and gold rectangular plinth, no marks, 15 in.,. Condition: repair to reticulation on rim, repair to base, crack at rim, metal bolt and nut that holds basket and base together have been joined incorrectly; repairs to bottom edge and one corner of base, gilding worn. Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: From the Collection of Dr. J. C. Gilbert, Jr., Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Condition
metal bolt and nut that holds basket and base together have been joined incorrectly; repairs to bottom edge and one corner of base, gilding worn
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