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Ensemble comprenant une cafetière et un pot à lait à côtes torses en argent par Johannes Nicolaus Gilissen, Maastricht, 1776-1778
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
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Description
the hinged covers with flower finials
- Poids total 1 675 gr; haut. de la cafetière 32,2 cm
- 53.85oz all in; the coffee pot 12.67in high
les couvercles à prises en fleurs
Condition
Marks clear, the hot milk jug in good condition, the handle probably replaced, hinge stable, the body with small scratches of use, the coffee jug in good condition, small scratches of use, the wood handle with an old repair at the lower attachment, hinge very slightly unstable, overall good. Both fully marked below.
"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
Pendant la seconde moitié du XVIIIe siècle, ce type de cafetière à prise en fleur se rencontre chez deux autres orfèvres de Maastricht: Gerardus L'Herminotte et Dominicus Bauduin. Voir Maastrichts zilver, Maastricht, 1978, n° 206, 207, 213, 214 and 276.