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A Sèvres topogrpahical plate from the 'Service marli d'or' circa 1811
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
stencilled factory mark erased, gilder's marks 'MO 12 aut TZ' and '7[?] Juin', incised script L
- 23.8cm., 9 3/8 in.
painted with a named view of 'La Cascade dans le parc de [...]höhe/ près Cassel.', titled in black on the reverse, the burnished gilt rim tooled with a band of alternating foliate motifs between beaded borders
Condition
Painting good condition, very tiny scratch to tree at right hand edge, minor scratching to gilding.
"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 view depicts the cascades in the park of the palace of Wilhelmshöhe, near Cassel. It was occupied by Jérôme Bonaparte, the younger brother of Napoleon, who presided over the short-lived kingdom of Westaphalia from his residence in Kassel between 1807-13. During this time, Wilhelmshöhe was renamed 'Napoleonshöhe', and was so titled on this plate, before the offending name was erased along with the Imperial factory mark, presumably following the downfall of the emperor.