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A pair of French important silver-gilt double salt-cellars, Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot, Paris, circa 1819
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- A pair of French important silver-gilt double salt-cellars, Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot, Paris, circa 1819
- silver
- 24.5 by 19 cm, 2.336 g; 9 2/3 by 7 1/2 in., 75oz 2dwt
each on a rectangular four paw feet base, with two circular cellars supported by putti, a central handle shaped as a draped man for one and a draped woman for the other, both standing on a pedestal, each base engraved with armorials, with its four liners
Condition
In overall good condition. Fully marked. One of the putti with two screws to be correctly refixed to the leg. Very high quality, very good weight. Historical piece.
"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
The arms are those of Braniki for General Count François-Xavier Branicki (1731-1819) who married Alexandra Vassilevna Engelhardt (1754-1838) in 1781.