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Grande verseuse tripode à côtes torses en argent par Jacques-Joseph Crestu, Valenciennes, vers 1760 (lettre L), avant 1763
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
the feet and handle linked to the body with a shell, wood handle chased with pearls and foliage
- Poids total 1 175 gr; haut. 30 cm
- 38oz al in, 11 3/4in high
les attaches des pieds et de l'anse en coquilles, l'anse sculptée de perles et feuillages
Condition
Bon état général. Une perle en bois accidentée sur un des côtés de l'anse.
Il est possible que cette pièce ait été concue comme une chocolatière et que la prise ait été ensuite soudée sur le couvercle.
Poinçons: les quatre poinçons très lisibles sous la base et dans le couvercle, le poinçon d'orfèvre lisible sur le bec verseur, chacun des trois pieds également insculpé des quatre poinçons.
"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
Cette verseuse a été exécutée avant 1763, année de la mort de l'orfèvre. Sotheby's remercie vivement Nicole Cartier pour son aide à l'identification de l'orfèvre.