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Deux bouilloires en forme de lions, non poinconnees, Perou, probablement XIXe siecle
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Deux bouilloires en forme de lions, non poinconnees, Perou, probablement XIXe siecle
- Haut. 25 cm, 2616 g ; 10in, 84oz 2dwt
la langue formant le bec verseur, le récipient central avec couvercles et anse à charnières
lively modelling and chasing, tongue forming the spout, central hot core container, covers and swing handle
lively modelling and chasing, tongue forming the spout, central hot core container, covers and swing handle
Condition
generally good condition.
"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
Un grand nombre de bouilloires péruviennes en forme de lions datant du XVIIIe siècle, connues sous le nom de pava-hornillos, fut répertorié. Pour un modèle similaire, voir le catalague d'exposition Silberschate aus Südamerica 1700-1900, Staatliches Museum für Völkerkunde München, Munich, 1981, pp. 240 et 242, n 294, ill. pl. XIII.
A number of 18th century Peruvian lion form hot water kettles, known as pava-hornillos, are recorded in various publications. A similar example is recorded in Silberschatze aus Südamerica 1700-1900, Exposition catalogue of Staatliches Museum für Völkerkunde München; Munich, 1981, pp. 240 and 242, cat. no. 294, ill. pl. XIII.