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Aiguière et son bassin en argent, par Jean-François Dapcher, Paris, 1755-1756
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
baluster ewer and shaped oval basin, richly cast, chased and applied with bullrushes, flower garlands a shell cluster and swans, the spout and the basin re-engraved VL probably at the end of the XVIIIth century
- Haut. de l'aiguière 26cm , long. du bassin 36cm
- the ewer 10 1/4 in high, the basin 14 1/4 in long
le bec verseur richement décoré avec des roseaux, le couvercle appliqué de feuilles et d'un bouquet de coquillages, le bassin repoussé de quatre panneaux mettant en scène deux cygnes, le bec verseur et le bassin re-gravés VL probablement à la fin du XVIIIe siècle
Condition
In overall good condition. Usual minor scratches. The basin with scratches and minor dents.
Marks:
- ewer foot: all marks legible
- ewer cover: maker and jurande legible
- basin: maker, charge and jurande legible
Very attractive piece, very good quality and design.
"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
Selon Henry Nocq, Jean-François Dapcher entre comme apprenti à 22 ans chez Thomas Germain. Le 15 janvier 1749, il est autorisé à poursuivre son apprentissage chez François-Thomas Germain. Il est reçu maître le 29 décembre 1751. Il a disparu de la liste des orfèvres en 1776.