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A Vincennes wine cooler and a Sèvres wine cooler 1755 and 1759
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain
- height of tallest 7 1/2 in.
- 19.1 cm
(seau à bouteille) interlaced L's mark, date letters B or F and unattributed painter's mark O or L for Denis Levé painted in blue enamel.
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, London, July 4, 1977, lot 31 (The Sèvres cooler)
Condition
In generally good condition except: Both with some occasional minor wear to gilding and some minor wear to the blue enamels on the handles. Both have scratches and wear to the glaze in the interior, consistent with use. The Sevres cooler has an approximate 1-inch restored rim chip.
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.