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Three Louis XV and Louis XVI silver platters and a dish, Avignon, Soissons, Blois, and Paris, 1740 / 1770s
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Silver
- lengths 20 1/2 to 13 1/2 in.
- 52 to 34.3cm
all variously shaped oval with molded rims, comprising:
a small meat platter, engraved with arms under a coronet, maker's mark IL crowned (Helft 1242d), Avignon, c. 1740
a larger platter, engraved with arms, Jacques-Claude Pourcelle, Soissons (Reims), c. 1770
another large platter with unusual shaped border, Jean-Baptiste François Chéret, Paris, 1773
and a large oval dish, possibly Antoine-François Hanappier, Blois, c. 1775
4 pieces
a small meat platter, engraved with arms under a coronet, maker's mark IL crowned (Helft 1242d), Avignon, c. 1740
a larger platter, engraved with arms, Jacques-Claude Pourcelle, Soissons (Reims), c. 1770
another large platter with unusual shaped border, Jean-Baptiste François Chéret, Paris, 1773
and a large oval dish, possibly Antoine-François Hanappier, Blois, c. 1775
4 pieces
Provenance
The arms on the Soissons platter are probably those of Philippe de Marigny, of Normandy; a matching smaller platter with the same arms is in the Wentworth Collection at the Metropolitan Museum, see Dennis No. 506, p. 320-321.
Condition
Avignon and Soissons platters good, Paris platter buffed but unusual shape, dish with restored surface, damage in center, possibly in a fire
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.