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Lot 89
  • 89

Petit vase en argent par Henri Husson, fonte Hebrard, Paris, vers 1900

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Petit vase en argent par Henri Husson, fonte Hebrard, Paris, vers 1900
  • Haut. 11,8 cm, 184 g ;
le pied rond, le corps orné de coulures et de quatre noctuelles (papillons de nuit), le col d'une guirlande de feuilles de chêne, traces de corrosion volontairement conservées par l 'orfèvre, signée sous la base H Husson accompagnée du cachet HH et estampée A Hébrard 8 rue Royale Paris

circular foot, the body applied with moths

Condition

in overall very good condition. Stamped and signed under the base. French control mark (a swan). Exquisite 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.
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Catalogue Note

Le musée d'Orsay et le musée du Petit-Palais à Paris comptent de nombreuses oeuvres de cet orfèvre atypique. Pour une corbeille par Husson, voir Sotheby's Paris, 18 avril 2012, n° 53.