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Aiguière et son bassin en argent par Pierre-Jacques Meurice, Paris, 1809-1819
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- the handle shaped as a woman dressed with a textile, the basin applied with two river god heads
- 1 513 gr; long. du bassin 34,2 cm, haut. de l'aiguière 32,2 cm
- 48.6oz; the basin 13.5in. long, the ewer 12.7in. high
l'anse en femme drapée d'un linge, le bassin appliqué de deux têtes de divinités fluviales
Condition
In overall good condition.
Marks: the basin stamped under the border with title, guarantee and maker legible, also stamped with mater French control mark (boar head), on the border with a mark partly legible and the later French control mark.
The ewer footrim stamped with guarantee very legible, the neck with maker, title and guarantee very legible, and another small mark, .
Very elegant piece.
"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."