- 111
Coupe ovale Allemagne et France, probablement XVIIe siècle
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- agate
- Haut. 10,5 cm, larg. 17 cm
- Height 4 in; width 6 2/3 in
la coupe et la base ovale en agate jaune entourées d'une gorge en vermeil permettant la fixation de la monture, les anses fixées en haut de l'anneau supérieur formées par un faisceau de volutes se terminant en feuilles d'acanthe; la base entourée d'une gorge à quatre pieds formant feuilles d'acanthe
Literature
REFERENCES BIBLIOGRAPHIQUES
G. Laue, Wunder kann man sammeln, Munich, 1999, p. 101.
D. Alcouffe, Les Gemmes de la Couronne, cat. exp. Paris, 2001, p. 464, n° 234.
G. Laue, Wunder kann man sammeln, Munich, 1999, p. 101.
D. Alcouffe, Les Gemmes de la Couronne, cat. exp. Paris, 2001, p. 464, n° 234.
Condition
The cup is in very good condition overall. Traces of oxydation and some dents to the gilt mount. One small loss under the rim. Very rare and attractive piece.
"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
Une coupe comparable figurait dans la collection Yves Saint-Laurent et Pierre Bergé (vente Christies à Paris, le 24 février 2009, lot 133).