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A Louis XV Silver-mounted Japanese Imari Porcelain and Glass Cruet Set, the porcelain circa 1700, the silver mounts Paris, 1727-32
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- marked on rims of covers and glass bodies with discharge for small work, Paris, 1727-32, frame with counter mark for Paris 1732-38, 1738-44
- silver, porcelain
- length 8 5/8 in.
- 21.9 cm
painted with underglaze blue, iron red and gilt with a sprig of flowers in a roundel flanked by sprays of flowers against blue and white paneled ground, mounted with gadrooned rims, caryatid river goddess handle, and openwork strapwork supports, glass bottles with covers.
Provenance
Galerie J. Kugel, Paris, 1998
Condition
silver 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
The base of this cruet frame, cut from a Japanese plate, shows how marchands-merciers adapted oriental shapes to the forms wanted by their customers.