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A Louis XVI ormolu and ebony encrier circa 1770
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- ebony, bronze
- height 6 in.; width 11 3/4 in.; depth 8 1/2 in.
- 15.5 cm; 30 cm; 22 cm
Provenance
Sold Sotheby's Monaco, February 21, 1988, lot 816
Condition
Ormolu with oxidation, some rubbing and surface dirt; should enhance with cleaning. Ebonized wood plate later. Front lacking one bulbous foot. The remaining foot is now repositioned. In good condition.
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.
Catalogue Note
An identical encrier with red lacquer base is illustrated Giacomo and Rozenn Wannenes, Les Objects Ornementaux et Objects Montés, Milan, 2004, p. 344.