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A French Silver Wine Cooler after Thomas Germain, Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot, Paris, 1819-38
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- marked on body and foot
- height 18 1/2 in.
- 21.4cm
of exceptional weight, the cast body of stylized shell form applied with trailing grapevine and a snail, with spaniel head handles and screw-on foot
Condition
good condition, now with a base metal nut to tighten
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 rococo wine cooler was copied from a pair of 1727 examples by Thomas Germain, which was later to become part of the assembled Orleans Service. The Germain wine coolers are in the collection of the Louvre.