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A SILVER-GILT SPRINGING STAG, WITH CORAL ANTLERS, PROBABLY GERMANY LATE 16TH / EARLY 17TH CENTURY, THE BASE POSSIBLY LATER |
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- 24 x 18 cm ; 9 1/3 x 7 in. ; Weight (overall) 499 g ; 17oz 60dwt
resting on an oval base embossed with snake, snail, frog, turtle, grasshopper, lizard and butterfly, a small springing dog below the stag forelegs
Provenance
Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Bergé collection
Literature
This deer is in front cover of Connaissance des Arts, 20 December 2005, nr 271, Les chefs-d'oeuvre de la collection Yves Saint Laurent Pierre Bergé.
Condition
In overall good condition with a few accidents and losses to the coral branches, a few small knocks above the right front leg, a split to the base. Town mark illegible, French import marks for 1835-1864 and after 1893
"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."