拍品 217
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A GROUP OF EIGHT MOTHER OF PEARL 'PALAIS ROYAL' OBJECTS OF VERTU, VIENNA, CIRCA 1825 | A group of eight mother of pearl 'Palais royal' objects of vertu, Vienna, circa 1825

估價
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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描述

each with gilt-metal mounts, comprising: a chinoiserie-painted ring stand and pin cushion with drawer and crescent moon finial, 17cm, 6 3/4in; a watch stand and pin cushion, incomplete, 10.5cm, 4 1/4in; a combined thermometer and jewellery stand, with pin cushion and drawer, with painted cornucopiae, 16cm, 6 1/4in; a chamber candlestick with butterfly handle and gilt scroll ornament, 12cm, 4 3/4in wide; a watch stand with mirrored base and a putto in a swing, 12cm, 4 3/4in; a beauty stand with spoon and 8 cups, 9cm, 3 1/2in; a swing-handled basket with corded mounts, 11cm, 4 1/4in; and a handled circular brush with snake mounts, 18cm, 7in

來源

The first item with label for: Schauer & Piozet / Marchands-bijoutiers, Clincaillers / et Comissionaires / Kohlmarkt No. 1152 / aux 9 Muses / à Vienne'. The second with label for J. Schauer with the same style and address.

Condition

The watch stand with discolouration to the velvet pin cushion, one ball feet missing, three corners of the mother of pearl base chipped; the cornucopiae supports of the combined thermometer watch stand slightly loose, the velvet cushion faded in colour, the back panel of the base detached; the edge of the chamber candlestick base with partial loss to mother of pearl, the swing with the putto slightly bent, as well as the right corner of the pierced rim of the base, two cups of the beauty stand detached; the basket with a hairline crack at the lower part; the brush with a gap between the rim and the panel on one side.
"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.
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