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Vase "étrusque" en porphyre d'Egypte d'époque Louis XVI, vers 1770-1780
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description
- porphyry
- Haut. 70 cm, diam. 35 cm
- Height 27 1/2 in; diam. 13 3/4 in
Condition
The illustration is accurate. Good overall condition despite the inevitable scratches and marks throughout due to age and use. The base has been restored with some small visible cracks. The body has been restored too but only visible to a very close examination.
"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
Par son profil harmonieux et son dépouillement sophistiqué, ce vase rappelle la paire de vases étrusques du duc d'Aumont, aujourd'hui conservée au Louvre : la virtuosité de la taille et l'absence totale d'ornements souligne la beauté du porphyre et lui confère "l'élégante simplicité" et "l'austérité raffinée" que recherchaient alors les Antiquaires ou amateurs éclairés du XVIIIe siècle (cf. Ph. Malgouyres, Porphyre, cat. expo., Paris, 2003, n°68, pp.176-177).