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A Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted agate bowl 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- agate, bronze
- height 4 in.; width 7 3/4 in.
- 10.5 cm; 20 cm
Provenance
J. Cordonnier, Paris
Exhibited
Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, Chefs-d’oeuvre de la curiosité du monde, C.I.N.O.A., June 10-September 30, 1954, catalogue number 255, plate 119
Condition
Minor traces of surface dirt to ormolu. One of the snake handles is slightly misaligned so that one of the heads easily detaches from the mount. There are some very minor scratches to the inside of the agate bowl.
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.