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French silver-gilt laver set, Louis Manant, Paris, circa 1830
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- silver
- height 12 3/4 in.; length 13 5/8 in.
- 32.4 cm.; 34.8 cm.
the oviform ewer chased with palmettes alternating with bullrushes and with a horizontal band of berried foliage, leaf-tip borders, reeded scroll handle encased with leaves and spreading from an anthemion, oval basin decorated to match, both pieces engraved with lengthy Hebrew inscriptions, marked on both pieces.
Condition
Foot of ewer pushed up and repaired.
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 inscriptions at the top of the ewer reads, translated, "Please merciful, bring your Shekhina (divine presence) back to Zion and the ceremony of Sacrifice to Jerusalem." The lower inscription reads "May this blessing that you ordered us to bless your people, Israel a whole blessing (May He) guard you, and be merciful to you and give you peace." The inscription on the basin reads "This is the gift of Haim Yosef Eliyahu, son of Yitzhak Nisan Halevi, the holy community of Bnei-Israel."