- 632
A French silver wine cooler after Meissonnier, Boin-Taburet, Paris, circa 1889
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base and engraved BOIN TABURET A PARIS
- Silver
- height 11 1/8 in.
- 28.2cm
heavily cast with panels of diaper behind cartouches in high relief, triton and mermaid figures supporting paired dolphin handles; plated liner
Exhibited
Paris Exposition Universelle de 1889 (a pair of this model by Boin-Taburet). Falize illustrated the model in his review of the Fair for the Gazette des Beaux-Arts, noting that it was "designed and executed by M. Boin-Taburet."
Literature
Peter Fuhring, Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier: Un génie du rococo, no. 61b (this model by Boin-Taburet)
Condition
slight wear to plated liner, otherwise good, very good quality
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.