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Importante soupière ovale couverte, sa doublure et son présentoir en vermeil par Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot, Paris, 1798-1809, appliquée des armes des princes Borghèse
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Importante soupière ovale couverte, sa doublure et son présentoir en vermeil par Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot, Paris, 1798-1809, appliquée des armes des princes Borghèse
- Haut. et long. 40 cm, 7 506 g ; 15 3/4 in, 241oz 6dwt
le présentoir reposant sur quatre pieds griffes, appliqué de deux têtes de femmes dans des cadres de laurier et de deux médaillons aux armes Borghèse timbrées d'une couronne princière, le corps reposant sur un piédouche, la prise en forme d' Hébé drapée à l'antique tenant une aiguière et une coupe, les anses appliquées au corps par des flèches
Condition
In overall very good condition. Probably regilt.
Under the finial seem to be some traces showing that there was probably a foliage terrace. However, the Beauharnais bouillon with Hébé finial does not have either a terrace.
Fully marked under cover, liner, stand and body. Guaranty mark on body masks and on stand female masks.
Very nice and elegant piece
"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
Pauline Bonaparte, soeur préférée de l'empereur Napoléon I, veuve en 1802 du général Leclerc, épouse en 1803 à Paris dans l'actuelle ambassade de Grande-Bretagne, le prince Camille Borghèse, issu d'une des plus vieilles familles romaines.
La prise en forme d'Hébé versant du vin se retrouve sur un bouillon couvert réalisé par Odiot pour Augusta de Bavière, épouse du prince Eugène de Beauharnais, beau-fils de Napoléon I (voir Jean-Marie Pinçon et Olivier Gaube du Gers, Odiot l'Orfèvre, p. 90).