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Aiguière et bassin ovale en argent par J.A. Cressend, Paris 1819-1838
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Aiguière et bassin ovale en argent par J.A. Cressend, Paris 1819-1838
- basin engraved with initials JB
- 1 551 gr; haut. 34,5 cm
- 50oz, 13 1/2in high
le bassin gravé des initiales JB
Condition
The basin in overall good condiion. Usual scratches.
The ewer with a restoration on the spreading foot. The engraving on the upper frieze slightly worn. The finial shaped as a swan, one wing with a small part missing.
Marks: under the basin, title and maker legible, on the border guarantee legible.
On th e ewer, maker and title very legible, on the rim, guarantee very legible, on the neck, title legible. Inside the cover, title very legible, on the cover rim, guarantee very legible.
Very elegant piece, good weight.
"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."