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Jardinière ovale en argent par Michiel Verberckt, Anvers, 1774, et sa doublure en cuivre partiellement étamé
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- the handles chased with goat heads, on one side, an emperor bust, on the other a lady bust, with oak garlands
- 1 813 gr; long. 40 cm
- 58oz 6dwt excluding liner, 15 3/4in long
les anses en têtes de boucs, le fond ciselé de feuilles de laurier, un côté orné d'un buste d'empereur romain, l'autre d'un buste de femme, le tout relié par des guirlandes de feuillage de chêne
Exhibited
Antwerps Huiszilver uit de 17e en 18e Eeuw, Rubenshuis, 1988-1989.
Literature
- Antwerps Huiszilver uit de 17e en 18e Eeuw, Rubenshuis, 1988-1989, n° 114, p. 123.
- Piet Baudouin, Orfèvrerie en Belgique, XVIe, XVIIe, XVIIIe siècles, 1988, n° 243, p. 220.
Condition
In overall very good condition.
Marks: town, date and maker very legible under the base. Also stamped with later French import mark (swan).
Very nice quality.
"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
Cet objet est certainement une commande très particulière étant donné qu'il s'agit, à notre connaissance, de la seule jardinière du XVIIIe siècle répertoriée. La ciselure visible sous la base indique la possibilité que cette pièce ait été destinée à reposer sur un miroir.