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Grande cafetière tripode en argent à côtes torses par Giovanni Battista Tana, maître-essayeur et contre-essayeur Carlo Micha, Turin, vers 1760
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- 1 214 gr sans le manche; haut. 32 cm
- 39oz excluding handle; 12 3/4in high
Condition
In overall very good condition. The cover shows it might have been made as a chocolate pot.
Marks: assay master, counter assay master and maker's marks legible under the base and inside the cover. Counter assay mark also stamped on two feet, traces on the third foot.
Magnificent piece, very good weight.
"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
Carlo Micha a été essayeur et contre-essayeur à plusieurs reprises entre 1759 et 1787. Giovanni Battista Tana est répertorié à Turin autour de 1756-1759.