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A pair of Charles X ormolu tazze, attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire circa 1830
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- oak, bronze
- height 20 in.
- 51 cm
Condition
Lacking inserts. In otherwise good 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.
Catalogue Note
An ormolu étagère of this model attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire, circa 1830, in Schloss Haimhausen, is illustrated H. Ottomeyer & P. Pröschel et al., Vergoldete Bronzen, Munich, 1986, Vol I., colour plate XLIV. Another in the Badisches Landesmuseum, Karlsruhe, is illustrated H. Ottomeyer op cit., p. 389, fig. 5.16.18.