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Grande fontaine d’applique couverte, sa console et son bassin ovale en faïence de Moustiers du XVIIIe siècle, manufacture de Joseph Fouque
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
- Haut. totale 192 cm, larg. 60 cm, prof. 38,5 cm ; haut. fontaine 71 cm, long. bassin 53 cm
- Height 75 2/3 in; width 23 1/3 in; depth 15 in
à décor en camaïeu orangé de nombreuses figures grotesques et animaux fantastiques sur terrasses fleuries, le corps à paroi côtelée, les prises latérales en forme de masque de satyre et fleurons, le déversoir en forme de tête de monstre, le bassin à bord contourné reposant sur quatre sphinges couchés, les prises latérales en forme de masques de fauve ; marque en orange Ft ; sur une table console en chêne teinté ouvrant à un tiroir, le fond chantourné sommé d'une coquille, reposant sur des pieds cambrés terminés par des sabots
Provenance
Ancienne collection de la comtesse de Marenches
Exhibited
A figuré à l’exposition commémorative de la faïence provençale, Nice, Galerie des Ponchettes, novembre 1968-janvier 1969, n° 32.
Condition
Cover broken in four pieces and restored, knop of cover restored, chips restored on top rim of body, restoration on spout, two chips restored on rim of basin, end of console restored,small chips on rims.
"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."