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Coupe couverte en vermeil gravée aux armes Grosvenor par William Bateman I, Londres, 1819
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- silver-gilt
- Ht. 35 cm, 1 918,2 g ; 13 3/4 in, 61oz 13dwt
le couvercle, le corps et le pieds à décor de feuilles d'acanthe appliquées, le haut de la coupe orné d'une frise de branches de chêne, le corps orné de deux cartouches, l'un appliqué des armoiries Grosvenor, l'autre gravé Chester race 1820, les anses décorées de feuilles de vigne, la prise en gerbe de blé
Provenance
Une pièce similaire par le même maître-orfèvre mais gravé Chester 1815 se trouve au musée de Grosvenor à Chester.
Robert, comte Grovesnor, (1767-1845) est l'auteur des ducs de Westminster. Il fut second comte Grovesnor et premier marquis de Westminster. Il fit reconstruire le château de Eaton Hall, un des plus vstes et des plus beaux du royaume d'Angleterre. Son petit-fils, Hugh-Lupus, fut créé duc en 1874, titre lié à la cité de Westminster. L'écurie de Robert Grovesnor était célèbre ; elle comptait parmi ses chevaux célèbres Touchstone qui remporta 16 des 21 courses auxquelles il participa, dont deux fois l'Ascot Gold Cup et la coupe de Doncaster.
Condition
the foot, the cover and one handle slightly bumped - foot slightly wobbling - but nice piece
"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."