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Ensemble de quatre flambeaux et leurs bobèches en argent, par Edmé Gellez, Paris, 1819-1838
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
- Ensemble de quatre flambeaux et leurs bobèches en argent, par Edmé Gellez, Paris, 1819-1838
- silver
- Haut. 27 cm, 2 056,3 g ; 10 1/2 in high, 66oz 2dwt
sur une base ronde ornée d'une frise de fleurs, le fût rectangulaire gravé d'armoiries d'alliance timbrées d'une couronne de marquis, le binet en forme de vase, deux avec base du fût légèrement différente
Condition
each clearly marked - restoration to one stem's base, some scratches at the stem base - one nozzle slightly bent.
Nice set
"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
Les armoiries sont celles des marquis de Pracontal (Pracomtal), originaires du Dauphiné, d'origine chevaleresque. Cette famille tire son nom de la terre de Pracomtal près de Montélimar qu'elle quitta au XVIIIe siècle pour s'établir en Nivernais au château de Châtillon-en-Bazois