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Ecuelle couverte et son présentoir en vermeil par Jean-Henri Oertel, Strasbourg, 1779
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Ecuelle couverte et son présentoir en vermeil par Jean-Henri Oertel, Strasbourg, 1779
- Long. écuelle 30 cm, 1 958 g ; 11 3/4 in, 62oz 2dwt
les deux oreilles ajourées de rinceaux feuillagés et rosaces, le couvercle bombé à bord souligné d'une frise de feuilles, ciselé et repoussé de bouquets de roses dans des médaillons, entourés de rameaux d'olivier sur fond amati, la prise en forme de rose, le présentoir à bord chantourné orné d'une frise de feuilles, le marli orné de panneaux de guirlandes de fruits et fleurs sur fond amati, le corps et le couvercle regravés postérieurement d'armoiries timbrées d'une couronne de marquis accompagnées de la devise HONOR ET VIRTUS (étiquette PJB 16)
Provenance
Galerie Kugel.
Literature
P. Fuhring, M. Bimbenet-Privat, A. Kugel, Orfèvrerie française, la collection Jourdan-Barry, J. Kugel, 2005, n° 310.
Condition
Nice colour of gilding, but gilding has disappeared where arms have been engraved.
Marks: under body: maker, town and date very legible; date partly legible under the cover; date and town very legible under stand, maker legible.
Armorials probably engraved at the beginning of 19th century twice on body and cover and once on stand.
Very good weight, nice quality.
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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."
Catalogue Note
Aux armes de la famille d'Avout d'Auerstaedt, dont le plus illustre membre est Louis-Nicolas d'Avout (1770-1823), maréchal d'empire, 1er duc d'Auerstaedt et prince d'Eckmühl.