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A French Parcel-gilt Silver Two-handled Fruit Plate, designed by Jean E. Puiforcat, Puiforcat, Paris, 1983-92
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- marked on underside and handles, underside stamped JEAN E. PUIFORCAT
- silver
- length 20 1/4 in.
- 51.5cm
of good weight, the rectangular dish with wide flat border shaped at ends where two gilt tubular loop handles emerge, the border also applied with narrow gilt inner rim
Literature
Françoise de Bonneville, Jean Puiforcat, Paris: Editions du Régard, 1986, p. 46-47, 144.
Condition
minor scratches to dish from use, overall good condition, heavy
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.