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Lot 240
  • 240

Grande theiere en argent par Francois Charles, Lille, 1747-1748

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description

  • Grande theiere en argent par Francois Charles, Lille, 1747-1748
  • Haut. 24 cm, poids total 869g ; 9 1/2 in, 27oz 19dwt
le corps ciselé de côtes, le bord du couvercle godronné, l'anse et la prise en bois noirci

Literature

Nicole Cartier, les Orfèvres de Lille, 2, n° 362.

Condition

Bon état général, rayures d'usage. Très petit trou au niveau de la charnière. Poinçons lisibles sous le corps. Très belle pièce, de grande taille.
"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

Cette théière est, avec une cuillère, l'oeuvre la plus ancienne répertoriée de cet orfèvre.