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Six Louis XV silver plates, Paris, Aix, possibly Caen, 1748 to c. 1770-75
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Silver
- diameters 10 1/2 to 9 3/4 in.
- 26.8 to 24.8cm
all shaped circular, comprising: one with entrelac border and arms in cartouche, Jean-Louis Morel, Paris, 1748
one with molded border, engraved with arms and supporters and a later coat of arms, probably Pierre Soulaine, Paris, 1755
one with molded border, engraved with arms and supporters, Honoré Burel, Aix, 1759
another similar, engraved with accollé arms, Jean-Louis Morel, Paris, 1760
one with entrelac border, maker's mark NC?, Paris, 1770
and one with waved border, maker's mark IG over F, possibly Caen
one with molded border, engraved with arms and supporters and a later coat of arms, probably Pierre Soulaine, Paris, 1755
one with molded border, engraved with arms and supporters, Honoré Burel, Aix, 1759
another similar, engraved with accollé arms, Jean-Louis Morel, Paris, 1760
one with entrelac border, maker's mark NC?, Paris, 1770
and one with waved border, maker's mark IG over F, possibly Caen
Provenance
The arms are those of Godar, of Tournai.
Condition
all with some scratches from use, some a little bright, otherwise good, the first of good 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
The pair to the Burel plate is in the Metropolitan, illustrated Dennis no. 383, p. 252, where the arms are identified as Gaspard IV de Guiedan, president of the Parliament of Provenence, quartering those of his wife Angélique de Simiane. The pair to the 1755 plate is also in that museum, Dennis no. 314, p. 211 (given to Paul Soulaine).