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A pair of large French faïence enamelled vases circa 1885
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- pottery
- heights 35 1/4 in.
- 89.5 cm
each decorated by Théodore Leroy, signed T. Leroy / aprés Detti or aprés Wagner, in imitation of enamel works on the front with an amorous Renaissance couple and on the reverse with a monochromatic view of a château.
Condition
Both vases with some rubbing to the gilding along the upper rim edge and some minor losses to the 'pearls' along the edge of the panels. The vase on the right in the catalogue illustration: There is a tiny area that has flaked on the lady's red robe. There is a small chip to the footrim. The other: has some minor chipping along the footrim. Otherwise in good condition.
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
Théodore Leroy and his works are mentioned in the catalogue of the Exposition Universelle of Paris in 1889, L'Exposition universelle de 1889 : grand ouvrage illustré, historique, encyclopédique, descriptif, p. 231. Régine de Plinval de Guillebon in Faïence et Porcelaine de Paris, XVIIe - XiXe Siècles, p. 350, notes that Leroy received a silver medal for his works in 1885 along with Emile Delforge, who won the gold medal. Guillebon illustrates a Théodore Deck circular charger reserved with a portrait, on p. 191, fig. 184, against a gold ground similar to that of the present example, where she mentions the paillons technique of enamelling with foil was invented by Deck in 1878, which was also used by Delforge, with whom Leroy collaborated.