Lot 132
  • 132

A PAIR OF LOUIS-PHILIPPE SILVER-GILT ENTREE DISHES, COVERS AND LINERS, ON GILT-BRONZE WARMING STANDS, Charles-Nicolas Odiot, Paris, circa 1846

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on dishes, liners, finials, and one stand, one dish, liner and stand with retailer's stamp and pattern numbers 'ODIOT A PARIS', '2514 and 1111'
  • Silver-gilt
  • height oveRall 15 3/4in
  • 40cm
shaped square bases with Vitruvian scroll, ram-headed hoof feet with openwork aprons enclosing urn-form lamps, circular dishes with foliate borders and putto handles, silver-gilt liners, tall covers monogrammed CR and with groups of infant shepherdess and fisherman

Provenance

Christie's, London, 17 March 1999, lot 29

Condition

one could use slight straightening, otherwise good, nice quality and modeling
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

According to Olivier Gaube du Gers, the design for these "Casseroles Couvertes sur réchaud" is retained in the Odiot archives and is attributed to Chenauard; it has been suggested that they were intended for a member of the Rothschild family.