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Théophile Soyer
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 'Chasse au faucon', Pair of jardinières, circa 1870-1880
- ebonised wood set with enamel plaques painted with hunting scenes and trophies, gilt-bronze mounts, metal liners
- 25 x 14.5 x 13 cm. (10 x 5 ¾ x 5 ¼ in.)
- executed in France
Literature
Pascal Massé, 'Un reliquaire orné d'émaux peints signés de Théophile Soyer', Sèvres, Revue de la Société des Amis du Musée national de Céramique, 2005, p. 119-133, fig. 12, where this pair of jardinières is illustrated
Condition
One jardiniere with detached upper mounts.
"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
Théophile Soyer (1853-1940) was the son of the enameller Paul Soyer. In the 1870s-1880s, he produced numerous enamel plaques with hunting subjects, entitled 'Fauconnier', 'Rejoignant la Chasse', 'Rendez-vous de chasse Henri IV', etc. (see: Pierre Sanchez, Dictionnaire des céramistes, etc., Dijon, 2005, p.1597-1598). He won the Gold Medal at the Universal Exhibition of 1900.