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A pair of Napoleon III silver-plated "Hunting" tazze, Christofle, Paris, 1854-57
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- signed and marked center of baskets, numbered underneath 242557 and 209201
- silver-plate
- height 18 7/8 in.
- 48 cm
the oval bases pierced with lobes and applied with reeds and shellwork cartouches supporting large rockwork knops mounted with foliage and hounds pursuing game birds in the manner of Oudry, centered by tapered stems topped by conforming openwork baskets.
Condition
one with bird beak split and bent, the other could use straightening, wear to plating at hight spots, lacking glass liners, otherwise good condition, boldly cast and modeled
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.