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A fine pair of gilt-bronze-mounted serpentine marble vases Napoleon III, circa 1860
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- 57cm. high, 55cm. diameter; 1ft. 10½in., 1ft. 9¾in.
in Louis XV style, after an unattributed 18th century porphyry model in the Louvre, one finial missing
Provenance
By repute the Talleyrand Collection.
Sir Charles Henry Tempest, 1st Bt. (1834 - 1894), thence by descent to Ethel Mary Tempest (1869 - 1937) who married Miles Stapleton, 10th Lord Beaumont (1850 - 1895) thence by descent.
Condition
Generally good condition. One finial is missing and possibly also lacking a collar, as stated in the catalogue.The lid of one is cracked and with some consequent losses to the marble. The rim beneath the lid is cracked. The lid to the other vase is also cracked and with some infill and has an old repair. It is also possibly lacking a collar. Minor chips to marble
"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
The vase that inspired this very fine pair is currently in the collection of the Louvre, Paris and possibly a piece originally in the collection of the Marquis de Marigny. See Alcouffe, Dion-Tenenbaum, Mabille, Gilt Bronzes in the Louvre, Dijon, 2004, p.96. The similarites are strong particularly the carved tiger heads, gadrooned bodies, lid and bronze mounts. The quality of this lot is such that the centre of manufacture, from where they come, is probably Paris.