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Poelon couvert en argent au chiffre de Jean-Jacques de Cambaceres par Martin-Guillaume Biennais, Paris, 1798-1809
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Poelon couvert en argent au chiffre de Jean-Jacques de Cambaceres par Martin-Guillaume Biennais, Paris, 1798-1809
- Long. 34,5 cm, 726 g sans le manche ; 13 1/2 in long
le corps et le couvercle gravés au chiffre JC dans un cartouche, le bord du couvercle plat orné d'une frise de palmettes, la prise en anneau mobile, l'anse en bois
body and cover engraved with the monogram JC within a cartouche, the flat cover with mobile handle, the border with palm frieze, wood handle
body and cover engraved with the monogram JC within a cartouche, the flat cover with mobile handle, the border with palm frieze, wood handle
Condition
In overall good condition. Minor usual dents and scratches.
Marks: under the base, maker, title ; community twice
Inside cover : maker, title, community
On cover rim: guarantee
Nice quality, good weight.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Jean-Jacques-Régis de Cambacérès (1753-1824) est issu d'une famille de la noblesse de robe de Montpellier. Il devient avocat en 1771 et succède à son père comme conseiller à la Cour des Comptes de Montpellier en 1774. Il adhère tôt aux idées libérales de la révolution, puis est élu député de l'Hérault à la Convention le 2 septembre 1792. Il siège alors au centre gauche. Sous le Directoire, il devient ministre de la Justice et est élu au Conseil des Cinq-Cents. Mais son rôle le plus important fut sans conteste sa nomination comme second consul aux côtés de Bonaparte et Lebrun sous le Consulat, en remplacement de l'abbé Sieyès. Sous l'empire, il est nommé archi-chancelier, remplaçant l'empereur lors de ses caampagnes militaires. Lors de la chute de l'Aigle, il part en exil à Bruxelles et n'est autorisé à en revenir qu'en 1818. Il meurt discrètement en 1824.
Pour une lampe bouillotte en vermeil au chiffre de Cambacérès, voir le n° 171 de cette vente.
Pour une lampe bouillotte en vermeil au chiffre de Cambacérès, voir le n° 171 de cette vente.