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Paire de grandes saucières en argent aux armes du chevalier de Longrée, poinçon attribué à Guillaume Dengis, Liège, 1774 et 1777
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- shell-shaped, two-handled resting on three small feet, armoured - engraved, gilt interior
- 730 gr; long. 20 cm
- 23 oz 10 pwt, 8 in long
en forme de coquille à deux anses reposant sur trois petits pieds, les intérieurs dorés, les corps gravés d'armoiries d'alliance timbrées d'un heaume de chevalier
Provenance
Chevalier Charles de Longrée puis par descendance à l'actuel propriétaire.
Condition
In overall very good condition.
Fully marked on the upper part of the body. Nice gilding inside.
"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 armes sont celles du chevalier Charles de Longrée (Fallais, 11 janvier 1737, Bois-et-Borsu, 29 juin 1818), avocat, secrétaire du cabinet, ancien échevin de Liège et ancien conseiller privé de l'évêque, et de ses deux épouses. Sur la première, il s'agit de celles de Marie-Hélène de Macar qu'il épouse en 1774 et qui meurt en 1775, sur la seconde, celles de Marie-Jeanne de Bourguignon qu'il épouse le 8 septembre 1776.
Pour une paire de saucières comparable par Jean-Melchior Dartois, Liège, 1764, voir Sotheby's Genève, 13 novembre 1989, n° 34.