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JEAN DUNAND | Dinanderie Vase
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- After Jean Dunand
- Dinanderie Vase
- engraved JEAN DUNAND
- patinated metal
- 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm) high6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) diameter
- circa 1912
Provenance
DeLorenzo Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1985
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1985
Exhibited
Jean Dunand, DeLorenzo Gallery, New York, May 9-June 8, 1985
Literature
Rougemont, "Le métal repoussé et ciselé," Les Arts Français, Paris, No. 21, 1918, p. 165 (for a related model)
Jean Dunand, exh. cat., DeLorenzo Gallery, New York, 1985, p. 109 (for the present lot illustrated)
Félix Marcilhac, Jean Dunand: His Life and Works, London, 1991, p. 298, no. 919 (for a related model)
Jean Dunand, exh. cat., DeLorenzo Gallery, New York, 1985, p. 109 (for the present lot illustrated)
Félix Marcilhac, Jean Dunand: His Life and Works, London, 1991, p. 298, no. 919 (for a related model)
Condition
Overall in very good condition consistent with age. When viewed in person, the surfaces exhibit a wider range of rich metallic tones throughout. The metal surfaces with a few areas of scattered oxidation and gentle rubbing to the patina, consistent with age and gentle handling With a voluminous molded form, this is a fine example of Dunand's mastery of the dinanderie technique.
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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.