Lot 273
  • 273

Grande verseuse en vermeil par Antoine Boullier, Paris, 1787-1788, le bec verseur en tête de cheval, l'anse ornée d'un chien, la prise en bouquet de fruits

Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • the spout chased as a horse's head,
  • 1 176 gr; haut. 34,5 cm
  • 37oz 16dwt, 13 1/2in high
le col appliqué d'un écusson

Condition

In overall good condition, the gilding worn, one very small flower finial missing on the "fausse coupe". The foot can be unscrewed. Marks: the footrim stamped with very legible discharge, contremarque (a fly), also stamped with later "moyenne recense" for Paris 1798-1809. The body stamped with jurande and charge partly legible. The cover stamped with maker, jurande and charge very legible, the cover rim stamped with legible discharge and later "moyenne recense". Very original piece, 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.
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