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Coupe sur pied en agate Paris, XVIIe siècle, (la monture et le pied balustre probablement d'époque légèrement postérieure)
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Haut. 13 cm, diam. 10 cm
- Height 5 1/8 in; diam. 4 in
formée de trois éléments en agate rose, une coupe et une base ovale unies au moyen d'un pied balustre rond, le revers de la base évidée, monture de métal doré et émaillé d'époque postérieure; portant une étiquette ronde au dos Collection NE Landau
Literature
REFERENCE BIBLIOGRAPHIQUE
D. Alcouffe, Les Gemmes de la Couronne, cat. exp. Paris, 2001, p.460, cat. 229.
D. Alcouffe, Les Gemmes de la Couronne, cat. exp. Paris, 2001, p.460, cat. 229.
Condition
This cup is in good condition overall. A few of the turquoise enamel drops missing to the ring on the top of the foot. A few fine fissures visible inside the cup. 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
L'agate rose et grise à zones transparentes et la forme épurée de cette coupe la rapprochent d'un objet similaire appartenant aux collections du Louvre (op. cit, p.460, cat. 229) dont la pierre est datée du dernier quart du XVIème siècle.