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A French Silver Supper Service, Puiforcat, Paris, early 20th century
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- length of dishes 10 1/8 in. (25.6cm) diameter of tray 16 7/8 in. (42.8cm)
comprising four kidney-shaped dishes and covers, the covers flat-chased and engraved with a band of palmettes and flowers linked by scrolls, the covers centered by seated greyhound finials, marked on dishes and covers, dishes engraved Puiforcat Paris and stamped MADE IN FRANCE, finials numbered 389; now fitted with a conforming circular tray and circular central dish and cover, by Grand Sterling, New York
Condition
slight rubbing to tray from dishes, otherwise good, crisp 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.
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
This service is after an 1809-19 model by Biennais probably purchased by Marshal Bernadotte after being elected Crown Prince of Sweden in 1810. The Biennais service was formerly in the the Puiforcat Collection and is now owned by the Louvre. The hound-form handles are also found on a similar service used for Eugène de Beauharais, sold Sotheby's, New York, Collection of Mrs. Edward F. Hutton, 7-10 June 1972, lot 542.