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Paire de grands seaux à rafraîchir en vermeil par Henri Auguste, Paris, 1798- 1809
Estimate
75,000 - 100,000 EUR
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Description
- Paire de grands seaux à rafraîchir en vermeil par Henri Auguste, Paris, 1798- 1809
- Haut. 34 cm, 6 628 g ; 13 1/4 in, 213oz 4dwt
en forme d'urne reposant sur un piédouche dévissable, le corps serti de deux frises de pampres et grappes de raisin, les anses en corne d'abondance attachées au corps par un masque de dieu fluvial, le corps appliqué de couples de danseurs antiques, les doublures postérieures en métal doré
Condition
In overall good condition, one small gilding lack at the top of one foot. Usual scratches.
Marked under the foot, on footrim and on neck.
"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."
"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
Pour une paire de seaux en partie émaillés de même architecture, aux anses et frises inférieures identiques, faits entre 1806 et 1809 par Henry Auguste aux armes royales de Perse, voir les Grands Orfèvres de Louis XIII à Charles X, Hachette, p. 272.