Emporium Auction
Thu, Jul 14, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 26
Two Thomas Webb & Sons Attributed Glass Vases
Estimate: $400 - $600
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 |
circa 1890-1910, comprising: bulbous vase of opaque purple and black striped glass with elongated, narrow neck and two loop handles, the body with an overlay of gilt fern leaves on vines and individual leafy flowers, the two handles of pinkish gold iridescent glass, 7-1/4 in.; bulbous vase of light blue satin glass in a herringbone pattern, possibly decorated by Jules Barbe, body decorated with applied gold enamel decoration of flowers and insects, 6-3/4 in.
Provenance: Collection of the Birmingham Museum of Art, sold to benefit the Decorative Arts Acquisition Fund
Condition
residue, spotting, wear to gilt, primarily at rim, pale blue with fleabites to interior rim, purple with area of restoration, inpainting to decoration, each with wear to base and painted accession number on base, each with somewhat dirty interior
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