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Ferdinand Barbedienne French, 1810-1892 A large Néo-Grec gilt bronze and cloisonné enamel decorated onyx jardinière Paris, third quarter 19th century, most possibly designed by Louis-Constant Sévin and Edouard Lièvre
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ferdinand Barbedienne
- enamel, onyx
- height 8 ½ in.; width 22 ½ in.; depth 11 ¾ in.
- 22 cm; 57 cm; 30 cm
one handle engraved F. BARBEDIENNE, monogram of interlaced Ds to each sides
Condition
Tarnishing and wear to bronze handles. Minutes chips around edges of marble centerpiece
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The monogram of interlaced Ds found on each side of the present jardinière is closely related to monograms found on Edouard Lièvre creations for the celebrated artist and Lièvre's patron Edouard Detaille. See Steinitz, Edouard Lièvre exhibition Catalogue, Paris, 2014, pp. 184-191