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A pair of French Silver-gilt Figural double salts, Odiot, Paris, late nineteenth century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- fully marked and stamped ODIOT A PARIS, the later grids unmarked
- Vermeil
- height 5 1/8 in.
- 13 cm
each formed as two oval boat-shaped vessels conjoined by a raised plinth on which sits faun musicians, ribbon-tied reeded borders, with later white silver removable pierced grids for flowers.
Condition
good condition, gilding probably later
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
A crayon drawing by Recipon, 1870, for this model is reproduced in Jean-Marie Pincon and Oliver Gaube du Gers, Odiot l'Orfevre 3 Siècles d'Histoire d'Art & de Creations, Paris: 1990, p. 201, fig. 313.