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Jean Puiforcat
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Puiforcat
- Tea and coffee set, designed circa 1925
- silver and Rio rosewood
- Tallest : 15,5 cm ; 6 1/8 in.
silver and Rio rosewood
Comprising four pieces : a teapot, a coffee pot, a creamer and a sugar bowl
Each piece stamped Jean E Puiforcat, with maker's and French silver marks and monogramm
Comprising four pieces : a teapot, a coffee pot, a creamer and a sugar bowl
Each piece stamped Jean E Puiforcat, with maker's and French silver marks and monogramm
Literature
Gaston Varenne, "Jean Puiforcat, Orfèvre", Art et Décoration, January-June 1925, p. 7
François de Bonneville, Jean Puiforcat, Paris, 1986, p. 102
François de Bonneville, Jean Puiforcat, Paris, 1986, p. 102
Condition
Good overall condition.
Scattered scratches on the pieces, consistent with age and gentle use.
A few dents on the edges of the tops of the coffe pot, tea pot and sugar bowl.
A few dents on the body of each pieces, especially the tea pot and the coffee pot.
Light oxidation throughout, consistent with age and use.
The rosewood on the sugar bowl is slightly faded, as visible in the catalogue illustration.
"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."