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Cuillère à olives en argent par Jacques Couturier, Tours, 1745-1746
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Cuillère à olives en argent par Jacques Couturier, Tours, 1745-1746
- Long. 31,5 cm, 141 g ; 12 1/1 in, 4oz 11 dwt
modèle uniplat, la spatule gravée sur chaque face d'une coquille, sur une face d'un feuillage, le cuilleron ourlé ajouré et gravé sur chaque face de rinceaux, le fût gravé F*C*V
Literature
Cette cuillère est illustrée dans l'ouvrage de Lise Moor, l'Orfèvrerie civile de la Jurande de Tours et ses poinçons, Publibook, 2010, pp. 152-153. L'auteur qualifie cette pièce de "très rare et de grande qualité".
Condition
In overall good condition. Arms probably erased.
Marks very legible on stem.
Very rare piece, very nice quality.
"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."