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Coupe en agate mousse et argent émaillé par François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, Paris, datée 1853
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Coupe en agate mousse et argent émaillé par François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, Paris, datée 1853
- silver and agate
- Haut. 19,5 cm, 7 1/2 in high
reposant sur quatre pieds en forme de tortue et nénuphar soutenant une base carrée plaquée de malachite sur laquelle figure un Amour armé d'un trident serti d'une perle terrassant un dragon, adossé à un bouquet de feuilles d'eau et roseaux sertis de perles, signée sous un des pieds Froment-Meurice 1853
Condition
The cup in overall good condition, the malachite base slightly damaged
"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
Le modèle de l'Amour terrassant un dragon est également présent sur une coupe de style néo-gothique datée de 1849, offerte par le baron James de Rothschild en 1851, et illustrée dans Trésors d'argent, les Froment-Meurice, musée de la Vie Romantique, 2003, p.12.