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An exceptional French silver ewer, Maison Odiot, Paris, circa 1860-70, chased by Paul Diomede
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- marked throughout, stamped on base rim ODIOT A PARIS and engraved DIOMEDE Ciseleur a PARIS
- silver
- height 19 1/4 in.
- 49 cm
body chased with allegorical scenes representing the four seasons, the base applied with fully-modeled reclined Bacchanalian figures attended by putti, a fully-modeled faun with raised cup below the spout chased with a mask, the scrolling foliate handle topped by a draped nymph dangling grapes into the ewer
Literature
Designs for this model have been published in A. Fischer, Pattern Book For Jewellers, Gold- and Silversmiths, London 1880-83, p.18 and later in Scientific American Supplement, Vol. XII, No. 229.
Condition
in very good condition, crisp decoration
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
Paul Diomede also chased the François Henri Pétin surtout de table by Jean-Baptiste Gustave Odiot, Paris, 1867, designed and modeled by Francois Ambroise Germain, sold Sotheby's London, November 29, 2005, lot 64.