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Paire de flambeaux hollandais en argent, par Willem van Laer, Zwolle, 1709
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- square cut-cornered bases engraved with female coat-of-arms, with two associated nozzles
- Haut. 16.5cm
- 6 1/8 in high
Condition
Fully marked below the base, all marks clear, overall good condition the engraved arms of a female member of the Van Voorst family are slightly rubbed, usual scratches of use, both candlesticks slightly leaning, one with a dent at the shoulder of the stem, one with an old patch at the base.
"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
Les armes sont celles d'une jeune fille de la famille van de Voorst, d'Overyseel, des Pays-Bas.
Willem van Laer, fils de Pieter van Laer et de Catharina Boerrighters, fit son apprentissage chez son père. Il travailla à Zwolle de 1698 à 1718 sans grand succès au niveau financier. Sa maison achetée en 1698 dut être vendue en 1718 pour couvrir ses dettes. Cependant cela se révèra insuffusant et il dut partir pour Amsterdam où l'entrée dans la Guilde des Orfèvres lui fut refusée. Il fut enterré le 24 décembre 1722 à Amsterdam.