04-10-201004-10-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2498Boston
April 10, 2010 10:00 AMCalender
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Monumental Whiting Manufacturing Co. Sterling Art Nouveau Floor Vase

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$15,405$13,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2498Location: BostonDate / Time: April 10, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Monumental Whiting Manufacturing Co. Sterling Art Nouveau Floor Vase, early 20th century, with tapering body, heavily cast at upper rim with flowering flag iris, tapering to foot with lobed cartouches with reticulated diapered cartouches, and with ogee acanthus edge and scrolled toes, ht. 25 1/8 in., approx. 154 troy oz.

Provenance: By repute, this impressive vase was given to the family of the consignor by President and Mrs. Grover Cleveland. The Cleveland's had received it as a gift on the occasion of their silver anniversary.
Estimate $6,000-9,000

with engraved retailer's name Berry & Whitmore Co. to underside of foot. Good condition, with a few light, unobstrusive dings. monogrammed.

Keywords

Monumental Whiting Manufacturing Co., Grover Cleveland, President, Berry & Whitmore Co., engraved retailer