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A silver-gilt casket after the Francois-Thomas Germain model for the Portuguese Court, probably French, late 19th century
估價
6,000 - 9,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- apparently unmarked except for French swan control mark (1893-1970)
- Silver
- length 9 1/4 in.
- 23.5
shaped rectangular, applied with laurel swags linking lions' heads, the rayed cover applied wtih Portuguese Royal arms, engraved inside with a spiderweb, detachable fabric and cedar lining
Condition
slight wear to high spots, staining to fabric interior, otherwise good condition, nice quality and weight
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
拍品資料及來源
The decoration of this box copies that on the toilet services delivered by François-Thomas Germain for Joseph I of Portugal between 1756 and 1762; see Christiane Perrin, François-Thomas Germain, orfèvre des rois, pp. 158-59, which illustrates one of a pair of matching circular boxes now in the Musée National d'Art Ancien, Lisbon. An oblong box from one of the services, signed and dated 1762, appeared on the Paris art market in the Julia Beau sale, Paris, May 7, 1877; the offered box may have been copied from the original shortly thereafter.