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A Louis XV French silver mounted coconut bowl and cover, Ange René Rouvière, Avignon, circa 1760
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Silver, Coconut
- 16.5cm. 6 1/2 in. high
the oval baluster body with rocaille and scale-work chased rims, applied reeded girdle, the in-swept domed cover similarly and profusely chased, flowering bud finial, on a spreading chased circular foot, maker's mark stamped four times only
Provenance
Fraysse & Associes, Paris, 2 April 2008, lot 47
Condition
The marks clearly struck to interior cover centre. Later control mark to rim. The coconut body with a couple of splits. The chasing a little rubbed but generally good. A couple of small splits to the thinner point of the decoration. The foot apparently unmarked.
"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."