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Service à thé et à café de style Louis XV en vermeil, la fontaine gravée aux armes Rothschild, par Boin Taburet, Paris, vers 1880
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- comprising coffee pot, teapot, milk jug, hot water urn with warming stand and lamp, the spout chased as a dolphin, with ivory handles
- Poids total 4 539 gr; haut. de la fontaine 46,5 cm
- 146oz all in, fountain 18 1/4 in high
comprenant une cafetière, une théière, un pot à lait, une fontaine à eau sur son réchaud et sa lampe, le bec en dauphin, les manches en ivoire
Condition
In overall good condition. The gilding very slightly worn on the flutes. Near the arms, on the foutain, gilding worn. Each piece, except the fountain, stamped Boin Taburet à Paris. The fountain fixed on the three warming stand's feet.
Very nice pattern. Attractive set.
"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
Les armoiries sont celles de Maurice Ephrussi et de Béatrice de Rothschild. Béatrice, fille du baron Alphonse de Rothschild, est née le 14 septembre 1864 à Paris. A 19 ans, elle épouse le 5 juin 1883 le milliardaire Maurice Ephrussi dont elle se séparera assez rapidement. Entre 1905 et 1912, elle fait construire la célèbre villa Ephrussi de Rothschild à Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat. Elle meurt à Davos (Suisse) le 7 avril 1934.