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Amour en vermeil par Louis Bottée pour Henri Vever, Paris, vers 1890, dans son écrin
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Amour en vermeil par Louis Bottée pour Henri Vever, Paris, vers 1890, dans son écrin
- silver
- Haut. 14,6 cm ; 5 3/4 in high
sur un socle rond en marbre blanc, signé L Bottée et gravé au pied Vever, dans un écrin estampé VEVER, 19 rue de la Paix, PARIS, GRAND PRIX, EXPon UNIVle PARIS, 1889
Condition
In overall very good condition. Maker's mark difficult to read.
"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
Louis Bottée, graveur de médaille réputé, a commencé à travailler chez Paulin Tasset en 1869. En 1878, il reçoit le grand prix de Rome. Une de ses médailles figure à l'Exposition Universelle de 1889.
Henri Vever est un des joailliers les plus réputés de Paris à la fin du XIXe siècle. Il est l'auteur d'une monumentale, et encore aujourd'hui incontournable, Histoire de la Bijouterie française au XIXe siècle.
Henri Vever est un des joailliers les plus réputés de Paris à la fin du XIXe siècle. Il est l'auteur d'une monumentale, et encore aujourd'hui incontournable, Histoire de la Bijouterie française au XIXe siècle.