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Paire de coupes en porcelaine céladon et montures de bronze doré d'époque Louis XVI, vers 1775
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- le col orné d'une frise ajourée centrée de mufles de lion retenant des guirlandes de feuilles de laurier et flanqué de poignées, reposant sur une base ornée de feuilles d'acanthe, la plinthe en marbre Campan grand mélange, (munis à l'origine de couvercles)
- porcelain
- Haut. 34 cm, larg. 24 cm
- Height 13 1/3 in; width 9 1/2 in
Provenance
Vente Sotheby's Monaco, le 30 novembre 1986, lot 937
Condition
Both are in good overall condition. One with three very thin hairline cracks only visible inside starting from the rim and extending vertically (the longest on 3 cm). The other one with a 1,5 cm hairline crack only visible inside also starting from the rim. Both may have been the upper part and neck cut off to adapt the gilt-bronze mounting.
Gilt-bronze in good condition overall. As said in the catalogue, lids are missing.
"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."