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Paire de petites athéniennes en porphyre rouge d'Egypte et bronze doré d'époque Louis XVI, vers 1780
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- porphyre rouge d'Egypte
- Haut. 13 cm, larg. 11 cm
- Height 5 in; width 4 1/3 in
la coupe circulaire soutenue par quatre montants sommés de mufles de béliers, reposant sur une base carrée
Provenance
Ancienne collection Georges Geoffroy (1905-1971)
Literature
Bibliographie
P. Arizzoli-Clémentel, Georges Geoffroy, Une légende du grand décor français, Paris, 2016
Condition
Illustration is accurate.Good overall condition. The drilling inside the cup is slightly irregular.
"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
Cette paire de coupes apparait sur plusieurs photographies de l'appartement de Georges Geoffroy rue de Rivoli, en particulier disposée sur une table à combinaisons mécaniques d'Adam Weisweiler ou dans une vitine du salon.