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A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE AND COPPER PATERA À LA MINERVE CUP, CHRISTOFLE, PARIS, CIRCA 1880 | A parcel-gilt bronze and copper Patera à la Minerve cup, Christofle, Paris, circa 1880
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Larg. 32 cm ; 12 1/2 in. width
after Hildsheim treasure, two-handled, the border engraved with a frieze of palms and flowers, the center embossed with Minerva sitting on a rock, holding a plough and a shield, engraved under the foot: TRESOR D'HILDESHEIM FAC SIMILE GALVANIQUE CHRISTOFLE & Cie
Condition
In overall good condition. Silver plating slightly worn on the goddess and some flowers.
"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
For a similar cup, see Sotheby's New York, 22 October 2008, n° 73