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Centre de table en argent en forme de baptistère Renaissance aux armes d'un évêque de la famille de Lorraine, probablement Allemagne, vers 1880
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Centre de table en argent en forme de baptistère Renaissance aux armes d'un évêque de la famille de Lorraine, probablement Allemagne, vers 1880
- Seul un poinçon onomastique est insculpé sur un des pieds.
Les armes sur cette pièce historiciste pourraient être celles de François de Lorraine, de la branche des comtes de Chaligny (1599-1672), nommé évêque de Verdun en 1623 sans être prêtre. En 1661, il abandonne son siège et épouse Christine de Massauve, baronne de Saint-Menge. - The piece is struck with an onomastic maker's mark only. The historismus armorials could be those of François de Lorraine from the branch of the comtes de Chaligny (1599-1672), who was made bishop of Verdun in 1623 without ever having been a priest. In 1661 this bishop abandoned his flock and married Christine de Massauve, baronne de Saint-Menge
- Haut. 42 cm, 2 142 g ; 16 1/2 in, 68oz 16dwt
de forme triangulaire, les pieds formant vasques couvertes à saintes huiles reposant sur des grenouilles, la vasque centrale repoussée de fleurs et fruits, chacun des bénitiers sommé d'un angelot tenant deux objets,le toit appliqué de renommée et sommé d'une statuette de sainte Catherine, les côtés orné l'un des armes de Lorraine timbrées d'une couronne, un autre de l'initiale F en mavelot timbrée d'un chapeau d'évêque, le dernier d'une tête d'homme de face; sous le toit se trouve une clochette mobile, traces de vermeil
of triangular shape, the feet shaped as baptistries resting on frogs, the inner bowl embossed with fruit and flowers, the roof decorated with arms of Dukes of Lorraine, a male face and an initial F with bishop hat, the finial shaped as saint Catherine, traces of gilding
of triangular shape, the feet shaped as baptistries resting on frogs, the inner bowl embossed with fruit and flowers, the roof decorated with arms of Dukes of Lorraine, a male face and an initial F with bishop hat, the finial shaped as saint Catherine, traces of gilding
Condition
Bon état général. Traces de dorure surtout à l'intérieur de la vasque et sur le toit.
Un des objets tenus par les angelots accidenté, un autre (casque) à resouder.
Pièce étonnante, d'un bel effet.
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"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Seul un poinçon onomastique est insculpé sur un des pieds.
Les armes sur cette pièce historiciste pourraient être celles de François de Lorraine, de la branche des comtes de Chaligny (1599-1672), nommé évêque de Verdun en 1623 sans être prêtre. En 1661, il abandonne son siège et épouse Christine de Massauve, baronne de Saint-Menge.
The piece is struck with an onomastic maker's mark only. The historismus armorials could be those of François de Lorraine from the branch of the comtes de Chaligny (1599-1672), who was made bishop of Verdun in 1623 without ever having been a priest. In 1661 this bishop abandoned his flock and married Christine de Massauve, baronne de Saint-Menge
Les armes sur cette pièce historiciste pourraient être celles de François de Lorraine, de la branche des comtes de Chaligny (1599-1672), nommé évêque de Verdun en 1623 sans être prêtre. En 1661, il abandonne son siège et épouse Christine de Massauve, baronne de Saint-Menge.
The piece is struck with an onomastic maker's mark only. The historismus armorials could be those of François de Lorraine from the branch of the comtes de Chaligny (1599-1672), who was made bishop of Verdun in 1623 without ever having been a priest. In 1661 this bishop abandoned his flock and married Christine de Massauve, baronne de Saint-Menge