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A French Silver-gilt Condiment Set in Empire Style, Odiot, Paris, 20th century
Estimate
45,000 - 55,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- fully marked
- heights 12 5/8 in., 5 3/4 in.
- 32cm, 14.5cm
comprising a double salt and four mustard pots, the first in the form of two classical women holding pans centered by an urn topped column, the mustard pots formed as kneeling classical women offering urns, flat-covers with bud finials, all on rectangular bases chased or applied with classical foliage and raised on paw feet, the salt and two mustard pots engraved with initial F
Condition
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.
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 model was used by Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot for the Branicki Service, 1809-19. Jean-Marie Pinçon and Olivier Gaube du Gers note in Odiot l'Orfévre that the model has "toute la seduction et la recherché sculpturale d'Odiot" (p. 63).