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Plateau rectangulaire à deux anses en argent aux armes du roi Louis XVIII par Martin-Guillaume Biennais, Paris, 1809-1819, probablement 1814-1819
Estimate
35,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- 3 918 gr; long. 65 cm
- 126oz; 25 1/2in long
estampé Biennais sous le marli
Condition
In overall very good condition. Some usual scratches.
Marks: maker and "community" (woman head within oval) very legible under two handles attachs, title and guarantee under the border, also stamped Biennnais under the border, maker and "community" mark very legible under the base, stamped also in the middle 26 under the base.
Extraordinary quality, very heavy.
Historical piece.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Ce plateau ne semble pas avoir été préalablement gravé aux armes de l'empereur Napoléon I. Par conséquent, il semble s'agir d'une des rares commandes du roi Louis XVIII en orfèvrerie, soit entre 1814 et 1815 soit après la bataille de Waterloo.