Lot 2
  • 2

Grande aiguière casque en argent, par Puiforcat, Paris, moderne

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description

  • Haut. 33 cm ; 13 in. high
de style régence, reposant sur un piédouche octogonal ciselé de motifs géométriques et quartefeuilles, le corps appliqué dans la partie basse de lambrequins sur fond amati, la partie haute gravée et ciselée de coquilles, quartefeuilles et festons sur fond amati, le bec verseur sommant une tête d'indien stylisée, l'anse cannelée se terminant en tête d'aigle, le bec ouvert

Condition

In overall very good condition. Marks: title mark very legible on foot rim, title and maker legible on the boddy upper part. Very good weight and quality.
"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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Catalogue Note

Cette aiguière est la copie d'une aiguière casque en métal plaqué d'argent gravée d'armoiries ayant fait partie de la collection Puiforcat et faisant aujourd'hui partie des collections du musée du Louvre, illustrée sous le numéro 27 dans le Catalogue de l'Orfèvrerie des XVIIe, XVIIIe et XIXe siècles, 1958 et également dans le catalogue de la collection Puiforcat sous le numéro 103.