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Belle paire de salières ovales
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Belle paire de salières ovales
- en émail peint en grisaille, sur fond noir à carnations roses et rehauts d'or
- Haut 10,5 cm; larg. 11 cm; prof. 8,5 cm
- Height 9 1/2 in.; width 4 1/4 in; depth 3 1/2 in.
les salières ovales en forme de vases balustre, la panse ornée de masques en haut relief, surmontée du Triomphe de Neptune et Amphitrite pour l'une, des scènes d'un Sacrifice pour l'autre; le bord supérieur orné d'une guirlande de lauriers, à l'intérieur du saleron un profil d'homme et de femme se regardant en face; (quelques manques et repeints)
Literature
REFERENCES BIBLIOGRAPHIQUES
S. Barratte, Les Emaux peints de Limoges, catalogue musée du Louvre, Paris, 2000, p. 264-273.
P. Verdier, Catalogue of the Painted Enamels of the Renaissance,Baltimore ,1967, p.223 - 227, n° 134-135.
Condition
Good condition overall with several chips and losses to the edges consistent with age and handling.
Both salt cellars show a few losses to the edges of the rim, with some repaint at several places. The top rim of the salt cellar with the male portrait appears yellow as a result of an old restoration
There is also some loss of enamel to the foot of each saltcellar, which show some repairs. Very attractive pieces, rare as a pair.
"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
Une paire de salières datant de 1555, signées Pierre Reymond, sont conservées à la Walters Art Gallery de Baltimore (inv.n°44.340). On y retrouve des portraits d'homme et de femme similaires à l'intérieur du saleron. Deux salières de Reymond au sujet mythologique d'Enée et Didon présentent des éléments de décor aux petits amours agrémentés de rinceaux et de lauriers proche des pièces présentées ici (musée du Louvre inv.n° MR2499).