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A FRENCH PARCEL-GILT SILVER FONTAINEBLEAU RACES, SIGNED DUPONCHEL, PARIS, 1863 | A French parcel-gilt silver Fontainebleau races, signed Duponchel, Paris, 1863
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 45 cm ; Height 21 1/4 in
the circular base embossed with shell frieze, the body embossed with scrolls and decorated with two medallions, one representing a jockey, the other engraved COURSES DE FONTAINEBLEAU/DONNE PAR L'EMPEREUR/MDCCLXIII, horses'head-shaped handles, the cover finial shaped as a sitted putto holding two laurel crowns
Condition
In overall good condition. Needs a better cleaning. Signed DUPONCHEL on footrim. French title mark (Minerva head) visible on cover, foot and under the body.
"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."