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Ensemble de deux paires de flambeaux en argent par Jean-Baptiste de Lens, Paris, 1736-1737 et 1737-1738
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Ensemble de deux paires de flambeaux en argent par Jean-Baptiste de Lens, Paris, 1736-1737 et 1737-1738
- Haut. 26 cm , 2 870 g ; 10 1/4 in, 92oz 6dwt
le pied chantourné à bord agrafé de doubles filets, la doucine moulurée de filets et agrafée de quatre cartouches, la base du fût moulurée d'une frise de feuilles de laurier sur fond amati sommée d'un noeud mouluré de filets rubans croisés, le fût de section triangulaire orné de panneaux amatis, l'épaulement agrafé de trois cartouches, le binet ciselé de canaux torses sur fond amati, l'ombilic gravé, pour une paire, d'armoiries timbrées d'une couronne ducale et du poids 2M 7O 5G et 3M 0O 0G, pour l'autre paire, d'armoiries d'alliance timbrées d'une couronne fleurie (étiquette PJB 10)
Literature
P. Fuhring, M. Bimbenet-Privat, A. Kugel, Orfèvrerie française, la collection Jourdan-Barry, J. Kugel, 2005, n° 167.
Condition
In overall good condition. Usual dents and scratches.
Charge, jurande very legible, maker legible under the bases, discharge on footrims very legible.
Very good weight and nice pattern.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Les armes d'alliance sur une des paires sont celles de la famille Sutaine, de Champagne.
P. Fuhring et M. Bimbenet-Privat signalent une paire de flambeaux identique attribuée à Jacques Besnier et datée 1737 dans la collection d'Allemagne au château de Laarne en Belgique.