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Paire de flambeaux et leurs bobèches en argent par Jean-Baptiste Chéret, Paris, 1770-1771
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Paire de flambeaux et leurs bobèches en argent par Jean-Baptiste Chéret, Paris, 1770-1771
- Haut. 28 cm, 1 476 g ; 11 in, 7oz 9dwt
la base chantournée à ressaut, l'ombilic ciselé de vagues, le fût et la bobèche gravés d'armoiries d'alliance timbrées d'une couronne de marquis
Condition
In overall good condition. One footrim with a trace. Fully marked inside footrims, under base, discharge outside footrim. Discharge outside nozzle stem.
Nice and unusual pattern, good 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. 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
Une paire de chandeliers à quatre lumières dont le pied est très similaire à celui de la paire présentée ici figure dans les collections du Metropolitan Museum de New York, illustrée dans Faith Dennis, Three centuries of French Domestic silver, 1960, n° 98. Nous remercions vivement Bernard Causse pour sa précieuse aide.