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Luc Lanel
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Luc Lanel
- Champagne Bucket, Ice Bucket, and Bud Vase from the First Class Service of the S. S. Normandie
- each impressed CHRISTOFLE with model numbers and engraved with the French Line monogram
- silver-plated metal
Literature
Louis-Rene Vian, Arts Décoratifs À Bord des Paquebots Français 1880-1960, Paris, 1992, pp. 220-221
Bruno Foucart et al., Normandie: Queen of the Seas, New York, 1985, p. 134
John Maxtone-Graham, Normandie: France's Legendary Art Deco Oceanliner, New York, 2007, pp. 186-187 (for related objects executed by Christofle for the S. S. Normandie)
Bruno Foucart et al., Normandie: Queen of the Seas, New York, 1985, p. 134
John Maxtone-Graham, Normandie: France's Legendary Art Deco Oceanliner, New York, 2007, pp. 186-187 (for related objects executed by Christofle for the S. S. Normandie)
Condition
Overall in good original condition. With some minor scratches and minute discolorations consistent with age and use. The champagne bucket is in good condition, showing scratches to the surface and minor nicks throughout, although many of the nicks to the surface are concentrated to the bottom edge. The handles with some expected rubbing to the silvering from use. The interior with some minor discoloration and some surface residue. The ice bucket with fewer surface scratches than the champagne bucket, but retains scattered shallow scratches throughout and only a few isolated nicks. The bucket is presently slightly out of round. The candlestick with the deepest surface scratches of all three elements, which are scattered throughout the surface, as seen in the catalogue illustration. With wax and other residue to the interior. Three adhesive pads to the underside. A rare opportunity to acquire three examples from this service in such good original condition.
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.