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Paire de flambeaux de voyage en argent par François-Thomas Germain, Paris, 1754-1755
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- Paire de flambeaux de voyage en argent par François-Thomas Germain, Paris, 1754-1755
- Haut. 16,3 cm, 794 g ; 6 1/2 in, 25oz 11dwt
la base chantournée agrafée de quatre coquilles, l'ombilic ciselé de canaux torses, le fût balustre dévissable ciselé de canaux torses, le binet agrafé de quatre coquilles, gravés d'armoiries timbrées d'un heaume sous la base et sur la bobèche
Provenance
Sotheby's Monaco, vente Cartier, 27 novembre 1979, n° 723
Literature
Pour une paire identique voir Christiane Perrin, François-Thomas Germain, orfèvre des rois, p. 117. Une paire de même modèle mais par François Joubert, aux armes des Marcellus, figure dans les collections du musée des Arts décoratifs de Bordeaux.
Condition
In overall very good condition.
Marks under the bases: jurande very legible, maker and charge legible ; on footrim, diischarge legible. below nozzle: jurande very legible, charge legible, maker partly legible, on nozzle,discharge legible. Marked inside socket.
"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
Aux armes de la famille de Combes des Morelles, d'Auvergne.