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Coupe en jade, la monture en argent sertie de turquoises et grenats par Maurice Mayer, Paris, vers 1860
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Coupe en jade, la monture en argent sertie de turquoises et grenats par Maurice Mayer, Paris, vers 1860
- silver, jewels, hardstone
- Haut. 21,5 cm, 8 7/8 in
le pied et le fût repercés dans le style néo-gothique, soutenant une coupe en jade rapportée retenue par deux anses se terminant en feuilles, le pied gravé : Maurice Mayer/ Joaillier de l'Empereur/ 362 rue St Honoré/ Paris
the openwork base and stem in cinquecento taste set with turquoises and garnets, holding the associated jade bowl within two leaf-capped handles, the base engraved: Maurice Mayer/ Joaillier de l'Empereur/ 362 rue St Honoré/ Paris
the openwork base and stem in cinquecento taste set with turquoises and garnets, holding the associated jade bowl within two leaf-capped handles, the base engraved: Maurice Mayer/ Joaillier de l'Empereur/ 362 rue St Honoré/ Paris
Condition
prongs of handles loose as formally would have had a further overlap, rim of jade bowl with restored chip.
"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
Maurice Mayer (sometimes written Meyer) père first entered a maker's mark in 1826 and was established at 20 rue Vivienne in Paris in 1839 until his death in 1846 when the firm was taken over by his son, also called Maurice Mayer. The business won silver medals at the 1844 and 1849 Expositions of French industry, for silver wares and jewellery, and was also patronised by Louis-Philippe and Napoleon III to whom the firm is known to have supplied cutlery and gold presentation snuff boxes.