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Benitier en vermeil par Rombaut Dauw, Louvain vers 1720
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Benitier en vermeil par Rombaut Dauw, Louvain vers 1720
- Haut. 33 cm, 561 g ; 12 3/4 in, 18oz 6dwt
décoré de la scène du Baptême de Jesus, des feuilles d'acanthe et autre ornements autour, récipient pour l'eau bénite, un crochet au dos, gravé à posteriori d'un cimier anglais timbré d'une couronne de marquis
centred by The Baptism of Jesus, enclosed by acanthus and other ornament, fitted holy water container, fitted with the hook for wall mounting, later English crest below a marquis' coronet
centred by The Baptism of Jesus, enclosed by acanthus and other ornament, fitted holy water container, fitted with the hook for wall mounting, later English crest below a marquis' coronet
Condition
a few little splits, some losses and repairs, the back rim later reinforced, the container apparently unmarked but looks contemporary with the back plate. Assay scrape at the back. Gilding worn on the container. Marks legible on the plaque, near the container. Very nice quality.
"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."