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A French Silver Four-piece Tea and Coffee Set, Jean E. Puiforcat, Paris, 1925
Estimate
14,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- height of coffee pot 6 3/4 in. (17.1cm)
comprising: Teapot, Coffee Pot, Creamer, and covered Sugar Bowl, each faceted cylindrical on a short spreading foot, slip-lock lid and hexagonal rosewood finial bisected by a wide silver band, gilt interiors, marked on bases and undersides of covers
Condition
creamer with loose handle, coffee pot with small ding to side but not through, coffee pot cover missing nut to secure finial but post present, edge of coffee pot cover slightly wavy but could be improved, some small scratches throughout, good condition overall
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A teapot of this model, dated 1925, is illustrated in Françoise de Bonneville, Jean Puiforcat, p. 141.