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Paire de vases en porcelaine de Chine, céladon craquelé et fleuri d'époque Kangxi (1662-1722) à monture de bronze doré d'époque Louis XV
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 22 cm, larg. 15,5 cm
- Height 8 3/4 in ; width: 6 in
les vases à fond gris ornés de feuillages bleus et fruits rouges ; les anses torsadées ; reposant sur une base ajourée à motifs rocailles
Condition
Illustration is accurate.
Very overall good condition.
As said in the catalogue, porcelain with old traces of previous handles (they were originally tea-pots).
Previously with a cover.
Giltbronze have been slightly cleaned-up, nice chiseling.
Very nice example of collaboraton between "marchand-mercier" and bronzier in the XVIIIth century France.
"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 théière couverte à monture d'argent au décor identique à nos vases a été vendue chez Christie's New York, le 26 octobre 2006, lot 48. Il est intéressant de noter que nos vases étaient à l'origine des théières comme le montrent les traces encore visibles mais partiellement dissimulées par la monture. Ces vases témoignent de la collaboration du bronzier et du marchand-mercier, ce dernier, soucieux de séduire son exigeante clientèle était passé maître dans l'art d'adapter et de transformer les porcelaines orientales. Lazare Duvaux, célèbre marchand-mercier parisien du milieu du XVIIIe siècle indique dans son Livre Journal qu'il a livré, sous le n° 3240 : SM Le Roy, pour les Menus, livrés chez le duc de Bourgogne : ....deux autres vases de porcelaine grife, truitée en bleu, ornés de bronze doré d'ormolu, 1500L.