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Paire de flambeaux à quatre lumières en argent, Florence vers 1820, maître-orfèvre D.O
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- Paire de flambeaux à quatre lumières en argent, Florence vers 1820, maître-orfèvre D.O
- silver
- Haut. 50 cm, 2.547 g ; 19 1/2 in, 81oz 17dwt
chacun reposant sur une base ronde ornée d'une frises de feuillages de chêne, l'ombilic appliqué de feuilles de chêne et de glands, le fût en faisceau de licteur supportant quatre branches de lumière, le binet central avec couvercle surmonté d'une chouette, la bâte gravée DB
Condition
In overall good condition.
Marks: only mark DO within a lozenge on footrims, axes.
Extremely nice and unusual pattern
"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
Ce poinçon d'orfèvre D.O dans un losange est également insculpé sur une cafetière tripode faite à Florence vers 1800 et illustrée dans l'ouvrage de Giovanni Raspini, Argenti Toscani del'700 e dell'800, Polistampa, 2004, p. 99.