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Four Louis XVI silver hot milk pots, Paris, 1776-1780
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Silver
- heights 5 7/8 to 3 7/8 in.
- 15 to 10 cm
all pear form with mushroom thumbpieces and short spouts, by Jean-Joseph Neveau, 1776; Alexandre de Roussy, 1779; Jacques Famechon, 1778; Jean-Charles Roquillet-Desnoyers, 1780
Provenance
The arms on the 1780 milk pot are those of le Caron de Troussures, of Ile-de-France and those of Heliot, of Toulouse.
Condition
the first with later arms and dent to base rim; the second also with dents to base, the third with charming laurel swag but 19th c. initials, the last also with dent and later arms
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.