- 103
Ensemble de 24 assiettes en argent par Narcisse Thorel, Paris, 1870,
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- AUX ARMES DU DUC DE LA ROCHEFOUCAULD-DOUDEAUVILLE
- silver
- Diam. 25,5 cm, 10 415 g ; 10 in., 334oz 17dwt
modèle filet et ruban croisés, appliqué des armes du duc de La Rochefoucauld-Doudeauville
Provenance
Christie's 17 nov 1998, lot 112
Christie's New York, 29/04/2000, lot 124
Christie's New York, 29/04/2000, lot 124
Condition
Some scratches. Nice design. Good provenance
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
Les armes sont celles de Sosthène II, vicomte de la Rochefoucauld, quatrième duc de Doudeauville, duc de Bisaccia, Grand d’Espagne de Ière classe (1825-1908). Cet ensemble d’assiettes fait partie du service que le duc commanda à Narcisse Thorel, reçu maître en 1852 et qui travailla jusqu’en 1880. Le duc devint ambassadeur de France à Londres en 1873 et y était connu pour ses somptueuses réceptions et pour le luxe qu’il déploya lorsqu’il reçut le Prince de Galles. Il fut également député légitimiste de la Sarthe jusqu’en 1898. Sa résidence de Paris était l’hôtel de la Rochefoucauld-Doudeauville, aujourd’hui ambassade d’Italie.