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Boîte à épices couverte en faïence de Rouen, vers 1725
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Long. 13 cm
- Length 5 1/4 in
en forme de trèfle à trois compartiments, reposant sur trois pieds griffes, décor bleu et rouge de rinceaux feuillagés, réserves à treillage rouge et galon fleuri, la prise en forme de fleur ; (accident et réparation à un lobe du couvercle)
Provenance
Ancienne collection Papillon.
Condition
One leaf of the cover broken and restored.
The body in good condition.
"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
Une autre boîte à épices de forme et décor similaires figurait dans l'ancienne collection Papillon, 1ère vente, 10-12 mars 1919, n° 204 ; puis par la suite, dans la collection du Dr. Chompret. Elle a figuré à l'exposition Rétrospective de la Faïence française, musée des Arts décoratifs, Paris, 1932, n°332 et reproduite dans le Répertoire de la Faïence française, tome IV, Rouen, pl. 82 A, Paris, 1933.