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Coupe sur pied en vermeil offerte par la ville de Calais, par Hippolyte-Pierre Bompard, Paris, 1838
Estimate
14,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 23,3 cm ; 9.17 in. high
la base carrée reposant sur quatre pieds griffes, moulurée d'une frise de feuillages, appliquée sur une face d'un trophée d'instruments d'architecte et sur l'autre d'une locomotive et d'un wagon, la coupe reposant sur un piédouche mouluré de feuillages, la coupe appliquée d'une frise de grappes de raisin et pampres de vigne enserrant deux médaillons, l'un appliqué des armes de la ville de Calais, l'autre gravé Témoignage de Reconnaissance/ Les Habitants de la ville de Calais à Mr H.C. Emmery Ingénieur en Chef Inspecteur des Eaux et Forêts/ Chemins de fer 1838, sertie dans une fausse-coupe ornée de palmettes et motifs floraux stylisés
Condition
In overall excellent condition. Probably later re gilt. A svisible on the catalogue, applied on one side with the coat-of-arms of the town of Calais, on the other side with the inscription explaining the gift from the town of Calais to the engineer Emery in 1838.
One side of the square base is applied with a locomotive and wagon (as cab seen in the catalogue), on the other side a trophy with engineer tools such as meter, square, protractor, globe and compass.
Marks : under the base, maker and silver marks very legible, on the cup border, silver mark legible, on the cup base, maker very legible. On the medium part ("fausse coupe"), maker very legible.
Excellent quality.
"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
Hippolyte-Pierre Bompard a travaillé à Paris entre le 13 octobre 1834 et le 7 janvier 1851. Son atelier se trouvait 79 quai de l'Horloge.