Lot 5
  • 5

Albert Cheuret, 1884-1966

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description

  • Albert Cheuret
  • Paire d'appliques, vers 1925
  • Chacune signée sur l'aile droite Albert Cheuret
  • Hauteur : 65,5 cm ( 25 3/4 in.) Largeur : 101 cm (39 3/4 in.) Profondeur : 43 cm (17 in.)
en bronze argenté et albâtre, en forme de serpentaire tenant dans son bec un reptile enroulé autour d'une coupe en albâtre

Provenance

Collection privée, dans la  famille depuis l'origine

Condition

Bon état général. Oxydation générale de la patine argent et salissures dans les interstices. Albâtre : rayures de frottement au niveau de l'accroche au corps du serpent, sur chaque abat-jour. Quelques légers fêles de texture de la matière, mais qui ne fragilisent pas les coupes Good overall condition General oxidizing of the silver patina and dirt. Alabaster shades show rubbing scratches at their hanging point with the snake body. Some cracks in the alabaster, of texture, but not fragilizing the shades.
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.
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