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A PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE GILT-BRONZE-MOUNTED CHINESE TURQUOISE PORCELAIN CACHE POTS, LATE 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 32cm. high, 38.5cm. wide; 1ft. 1/2 in., 1ft. 3 1/8 in.
the porcelain restored, with a brass liner and a further lead liner
Provenance
Mme la Duchesse de Richelieu (1890-1972) also know as Eleanor Douglas Wise, Paris;
Purchased from Christy Antiquaire, 245 Rue Saint Honoré, Paris, 30 March 1970;
The Property of a Private Collector;
sold Sotheby's London, Important French and Continental Furniture, 13 December 2001, lot 39.
Purchased from Christy Antiquaire, 245 Rue Saint Honoré, Paris, 30 March 1970;
The Property of a Private Collector;
sold Sotheby's London, Important French and Continental Furniture, 13 December 2001, lot 39.
Literature
Salmann, G. "5000 Years of Creative Activity in Europe and on the Mediterranean; Masterpieces in some Leading French Private Collections", Connoisseur Magazine, July-December 1961, no.23, p.128, illustrated as 18th century;
Verlet, P. French Furniture and Interior Decoration of the 18th century, London, 1967, p.193, plate 160.
Verlet, P. French Furniture and Interior Decoration of the 18th century, London, 1967, p.193, plate 160.
Condition
This pair of cache pots is in overall good restored condition. The gilt-bronze with minor tarnished areas and minor losses to the gilding. Minor old marks and scratches throughout, consistent with age and use. One pot with one restored crack running horizontally to the top (not more than 10cm. long). Another restored crack running diagonally from the the top left to the bottom right of one handle. An impressive and decorative pair nevertheless.
"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."