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Alexandre-Jean-Marie Leferre rock crystal tazza with French silver-gilt mounts
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver-gilt and rock crystal
- 16cm, 6 ΒΌ in wide over handles
Oval, the mounts and handles engraved with foliage and other motifs, the rock crystal carved and engraved with lobes and foliage
Literature
Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 196
Condition
General condition very good. Light wear to highlights. Older rock crystal top with nice striations. Marked in foot rim.
"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
Alexandre-Jean-Marie Leferre entred his mark as a bijoutier and garnisseur (mounter) from 159 rue St. Martin, Paris, on 11 July 1837. He is perhaps best known for his abilities as a skilled mounter, particularly of snuff boxes, many of whose elements (panels of lacquerwork, miniatures, hardstones, &c) dated from the 18th Century or before. For examples of his snuff boxes, see Serge Grandjean, Catalogue des tabatières boîtes et étuis des XVIIIe et XIXe siècles du muse du Louvre, Paris, 1981, pp. 215-224, nos. 299-315. Leferre was active until after 1860.