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Pipe commémorative en argent et vermeil, Belgique, probablement Bruxelles, 1815-1831
Estimate
14,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Pipe commémorative en argent et vermeil, Belgique, probablement Bruxelles, 1815-1831
- silver & ivory
- Haut. 17 cm ; 6 1/2 in
la terrasse ovale en bois noir, la colonne cylindrique reposant sur un socle carré, gravée d'un côté Columna Pacis 1815 et de l'autre des intiales VIF , le sommet orné de feuilles, carquois, oiseau tenant un rameau, trompettes, sur le pourtour du socle sont posés des objets en vermeil : fusils, roue, tambours, trompettes, boulets, barillet, casques, épées, canon, oriflames, la partie cylindrique de la colonne se dévissant, le tuyau de la pipe en forme d'arbre, l'embouchure en ivoire
Condition
In overall good condition. Marks on the column pedestal, partly legible.
Very unusual and rare piece, nice quality.
"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
Il est probable que cet objet soit commémoratif de la colonne Gordon. Cette colonne a été construite en 1817 sur le champ de bataille de Waterloo en l'honneur du lieutenant-colonel Gordon, frère du ministre d'Etat, lord Aberdeen, aide de camp du duc de Wellington qui mourut à l'âge de 19 ans sur le champ de bataille. Les initiales sont probabablement celles du commanditaire de cette pipe, peut-être un vétéran de la bataille.
La colonne se dévisse pour dévoiler le fourreau permettant une combustion dite "à l'étouffé". La fumée est rejetée au-dessous. L'arbre sur le côté présente un rameau feuillagé symbolisant la renaissance d'un monde meilleur.