Lot 208
  • 208

Twelve Louis XV and Louis XVI silver beakers, Paris, Marseilles, Tours,, c. 1725-1773, 1789

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • silver
  • heights 4 3/4 to 3in.
  • 12 to 7.6cm
comprising, with applied strapwork: maker's mark IL, Provincial, c. 1725: Paris, 1738-44, no visible maker; Lazare Martin, Marseilles, c. 1760; and Claude-Nicolas Delanoy, Paris, 1789, and one with pseudo-Paris marks
and with engraved strapwork: maker's mark JD?, Paris, 1735; Paris, 1738; Jean Gouel, Tours, 1743; Jacques-Joseph Moillet, Paris, c. 1745; Paris, 1750-56; Antoine Jean Duhamel, Paris, 1762; Henri-Nicolas de Brie, Paris, 1773

Condition

overall wear; the first with traces of gilding, the second with rough scratching over name, Moillet example probably repaired where foot meets body; Paris 1750-56 example with 19th c. monogram; Duhamel example with old repairs around base of cup
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.