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Paire de flambeaux de jeux en vermeil par Jean Louis II Imlin, Strasbourg, vers 1740
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- Paire de flambeaux de jeux en vermeil par Jean Louis II Imlin, Strasbourg, vers 1740
- Haut. 9,2 cm, 347 gr. ; 3 3/4 in, 11 oz 3 dwt
chacun sur une base triangulaire gravée aux armes probablement de la famille Heckenmuller de Hundeshagen, du Palatinat, annoblie en 1744, timbrées d'un heaume et d'un cimier, le bord mouluré d'oves, le fût se dévissant
each on triangular screw-off base with ovolo border and engraved armorials, probably those of Heckenmuller of Hundeshagen, Palatinate
each on triangular screw-off base with ovolo border and engraved armorials, probably those of Heckenmuller of Hundeshagen, Palatinate
Exhibited
Meisterwerke der Goldschmiedekunst, Bayerischen Nationalmuseum, Münich, 2004, p. 43, n° 21
Literature
Pour une paire de flambeaux similaires dans les collections du musée des Arts décoratifs de Paris, voir Faith Dennis, Three centuries of French domestic silver, 1960, vol. I, p. 348, n° 554
Le siècle d'or de l'orfèvrerie de Strasbourg, 1964, p. 45
Schätze Deutsche Goldschmiedekunst von 1500 bis 1920 aus den Germanischen Nationalmuseum, 1992, n° 205
Le siècle d'or de l'orfèvrerie de Strasbourg, 1964, p. 45
Schätze Deutsche Goldschmiedekunst von 1500 bis 1920 aus den Germanischen Nationalmuseum, 1992, n° 205
Condition
In overall very good condition. Very slightly worn under the bases.
"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."