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FRANÇOIS-XAVIER LALANNE | Chouette de Cristal
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Chouette de Cristal
- 34,5 x 10 x 10,5 cm ; 13 5/8 x 4 x 4 1/8 in.
2003pâte-de-verreMonogrammed FxL, numbered 3/8 and inscribed bocquel Fd. on the underside of the base
Provenance
FD Gallery, New York
Condition
Good overall condition. The surface presents with some burst bubbles and casting irregularities, inherent to the making, including a larger one on the back of the owl on approximately 1,4 cm. The base presents with some light scratches and a few rare and very tiny chips, concentrated along the edges, not visually distracting.
"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."