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Timbale a anse en argent par Antoine Crespelle, Lille, 1714-1715
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Timbale a anse en argent par Antoine Crespelle, Lille, 1714-1715
- Haut. 8,7 cm, 156 g ; 3 1/2 in, 5oz
gravée d'un monogramme en mavelot timbré d'une couronne de marquis, le col gravé d'une frise de rinceaux et fleurs
engraved with mirrored monogram under marquis's coronet
engraved with mirrored monogram under marquis's coronet
Condition
marks a little worn but clear, normal scratches, tiny dents but generally condition good. Legible marks under base.
"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
Pour la seule autre timbale à anse en argent au poinçon de Lille, par Matthieu Gruart le jeune, 1709, voir Sotheby's Genève, 24 mai 1993, n° 160 et aussi l'ouvrage de Nicole Cartier Les Orfèvres de Lille, n. 130. L'anse de celle-ci présente les mêmes attaches au corps et n'est pas non plus poinçonnée.
Nicole Cartier illustrates the only recorded Lille mug, Matthieu Gruart Le Jeune, 1709, in Les Orfèvres de Lille, n. 130. The handle of this piece is soldered in the same way as the present mug and is also unmarked.
Nicole Cartier illustrates the only recorded Lille mug, Matthieu Gruart Le Jeune, 1709, in Les Orfèvres de Lille, n. 130. The handle of this piece is soldered in the same way as the present mug and is also unmarked.