Lot 156
  • 156

Saucière ovale en argent par Antoine Sébastien Durant, Paris, 1744-1750, peut-être 1749-1750

Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Saucière ovale en argent par Antoine Sébastien Durant, Paris, 1744-1750, peut-être 1749-1750
  • silver
  • Long. 21, 5 cm, 427,5 g ; 8 1/4 in, 13oz 14dwt
les deux becs verseurs moulurés de coquilles, les anses ciselées de filets, gravée d'armoiries d'alliance timbrées d'une couronne de marquis

Condition

date letter very difficult to read -usual dents and scratches - otherwise in good condition. Good maker poinçon de date très difficile à lire - rayures et petites bosses d'usage - autrement très bonne condition générale - important maître orfèvre
"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

Les armes sont celles de Claude-Joseph de la Porte, marquis de l'Artaudière (Dauphiné et Savoie) et d'Elisabeth de Montchenu, dame de Beausemblant (Dauphiné) qu'il épousa le 19 septembre 1746.