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Baignoire en porphyre gris de la fin du XVIIIe / début du XIXe siècle
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- prophyre
- Haut. 17 cm, larg. 34 cm, prof. 21 cm
- Height 6 1/2 in; width 13 /13 in; depth 8 1/3 in
de forme rectangulaire, la façade ornée de deux anneaux et d'un mufle de lion, reposant sur des pattes de lion et terminée par une plinthe
Literature
Références bibliographiques:
D. Alcouffe et al, Les Bronzes d'Ameublement au Louvre, Dijon, 2004, p. 263
Condition
The illustration is accurate. Good overall condition, despite inevitable very few minute dents, scratches and marks due to age and handling. There is a small chip on two angles of the base. Gilding is nice despite slightly tarnished. To recommend.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Marie-Antoinette conservait à Saint Cloud une paire de cuves arrondies en porphyre vert comparables à la nôtre. Elles furent ensuites inventoriées dans le premier salon de l'impératrice Joséphine à Saint Cloud.