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Boîte à sucre en forme de fruit en argent et vermeil, probablement Hongrie, vers 1800
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Boîte à sucre en forme de fruit en argent et vermeil, probablement Hongrie, vers 1800
- Long. 23 cm, 543 gr. ; 9in
le plateau en forme de large feuille sur lequel sont posées deux mouches, la prise du couvercle et l'intérieur dorés
Condition
In overall good condition.
Stamped with two unidentified marks (PP/12 and B/UZL) on the leaf stand. Trace of mark on the body - cover unmarked
"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
Ce modèle se rapproche du sucrier fait à Marseille en 1777 par Ignace Colombier et illustré dans Raymond Jourdan-Barry, Les Orfèvres de la Généralité d'Aix-en-Provence, de Nobele, planche XLVIII et sur la couverture.
A similar sugar box made in Marseille in 1777 by Ignace Colombier is illustrated by Raymond Jourdan-Barry, as above.