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A Rare Cased Set of Twenty-three Chinese Export Cutlery Handles Circa 1740
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- porcelain, steel
- Length of each handle: 3 1/2 inches
each decorated in iron-red, gilding and grisaille, the center with a lobed cartouche painted flowering plants, animals and figures, each set with a mid-18th century blade, 12 steel with Paris hallmarks, 12 vermeil by Louis Deletombe (1752-1753), Lille. Together with a replacement handle of similar date but different famille-rose decoration. 26 pieces.
Provenance
Christie's Paris, December 13, 2006, lot 280.
Condition
The vase with expected wear and fading. As per catalogue description, one handle not matching. The other 23 all have some rubbing to gilding except 3 repaired the blade fits, 2 with a small chip,3 with fritting to end of handle and 5 with black fritting/ speckling where the blade is mounted
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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.