- 1438
Jean Puiforcat
Estimate
500 - 700 USD
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Description
- Jean Puiforcat
- Hand Mirror
- with monogram PM and impressed Jean E. Puiforcat and MADE IN FRANCE with silver hallmark
- silver with lacquer and mirrored glass
- height 8 1/2 in.; width 6 1/8 in.;21.6 cm; 15.6 cm
together with a pair of French Art Deco scissors
Provenance
Private Collection, New York
Sotheby's New York, November 26, 1993, lot 30
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Sotheby's New York, November 26, 1993, lot 30
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Overall in very good condition. The silver with some minor surface scratches and abrasions throughout and a few areas of minor oxidation, mainly concentrated to the recessed areas of the edges, consistent with age and gentle use and not visually distracting. The mirrored glass with some minor surface scratches, consistent with age and gentle use. The enamel with some surface scratches and very minor craquelure. The scissors with minor surface scratches, rubbing, and abrasions concentrated to the edges, and the silver handles with some minor areas of oxidation. The scissors are comprised of silver and stainless steel and measure 8 5/8 x 3 1/4 in. (21.9 x 8.3 cm).
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.
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.