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Jean Puiforcat
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean Puiforcat
- Vase, circa 1925-1935
- Branded JEAN E. PUIFORCAT on the underside and with silver and silversmith's marks
- partially lacquered silver
- 19,5 x 19,5 cm ; 7 5/8 x 7 5/8 in.
silver and lacquer
Provenance
Private collection, France
Condition
Good overall condition. Light surface scratches scattered with a few slightly more important ones and a few minute dents. Light traces of oxidation, a little more important in the recessed areas. All consistent with age and use.
Some lacks of lacquer on the blue, red and white lacquer, visible on the catalogue illustration. The red lacquer has been previously re-finished.
"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
A period photograph by Thérèse Bonney displays a related vase (Smithsonian Libraries - accession number SIL-SIL-Bonney-SLW042-A).