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A PAIR OF FRENCH RÉGENCE GILT-BRONZE CHENETS, CIRCA 1720 |
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Haut. 36 cm, larg. 19,5 cm, prof. 16,5 cm ; height 14 1/1 in., width 7 2/3 in., depth 6 1/2 in.
representing children playing with cat and dogs, on a curved molding stand, marked 1991.121.1 and 2 ; (ustensils missing)
Provenance
Former collection of Mrs Eugenia Woodward Hitt (1905-1990)
Birmingham Museum of Art, Alabama
Sold New York, Christie's, 31 March 2016, lot 1413
Birmingham Museum of Art, Alabama
Sold New York, Christie's, 31 March 2016, lot 1413
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate. Good overall condition. The gilding is nice with a nice chasing. Sold without the iron stands.
"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."