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JEAN DESPRÉS | Martelé flatware service
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Després
- Martelé flatware service
- Height of the knives : 24,5 cm ; 9 5/8 in.
circa 1940
silver ; comprising 57 pieces : sixteen forks, sixteen knives, sixteen spoons and nine serving pieces
Each piece with maker's mark
Provenance
Galerie Jean-David Botella, Paris
Condition
Fair overall condition. The silver presents with some light wear throughout, some scattered surface scratches, scratches and a few tiny dents. The silver presents with stains, oxidation stains and some instances of pitting (Sotheby’s was not able to remove these stains/pitting using usual silver polish). One of the service spoon with some glue remnants from a previous label on the handle.
"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."