Lot 172
  • 172

Christofle et Cie. A CHINESE ARCHAIC STYLE PATINATED, SILVERED AND GILT BRONZE VASE Paris, circa 1873

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • Christofle et Cie.
  • bronze
  • height 10 1/2 in.
  • 26.5 cm
the foot engraved CHRISTOFLE & CIE.

Condition

Overall in good condition. The silvering and gilding applied to the bronze vessel is galvanoplastic. Losses to gilding and silvering in places. Some wear around edge of foot. Wear to brown patina on vessek body showing bare bronze.
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 similar vase is in the permanent collection of the Musée Cernuschi in Paris. 

Sotheby's is grateful to Anne Gros of the Christofle Archives in Paris for her assistance in cataloguing this lot.