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Paire de flambeaux dits "à la financière" en argent, probablement par Nicolas Bullot, Paris, 1688-1689
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- Paire de flambeaux dits "à la financière" en argent, probablement par Nicolas Bullot, Paris, 1688-1689
- Haut. 18 cm, 886 g ; 7 in, 28oz 8dwt
chacun reposant sur une base carrée, le fût cannelé de section carrée, l'un des angles de l'ombilic anciennement gravé d'armoiries effacées
Condition
Nombreux petits chocs sur les fûts.
Poinçons:
Pour les deux, sous la base, charge et jurande lisibles, orfèvre illisible.
Sur les bâtes: décharge très lisible, orfèvre partiellement lisible sur un et assez lisible sur l'autre, NB pour Nicolas Bullot. Cela aurait pu être pour Noel Barre, mais cet orfèvre ne tient plus boutique dès 1682.
Belle qualité, bon poids.
small knocks on stems, the knops curving but probably intentional. Maker's mark partly legible. Good quality and 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."
Catalogue Note
Le poinçon d'orfèvre, en partie lisible, est très probablement celui de Nicolas Bullot reçu le 20 mai 1670, garde en 1689 (son second poinçon NB, un lys est utilisé à partir du 24 mai 1680).
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The maker's mark is most probably that of Nicolas Bullot, received master on 20 May 1670 who registered his second mark N B a lily between on 24 May 1680.