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A large French silver teapot, Philippe Lamotte, Dunkirk, circa 1770 (date-letter M)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- A large French silver teapot, Philippe Lamotte, Dunkirk, circa 1770 (date-letter M)
- silver
- 21 cm high, 820 g; 8 1/3 in., 26oz 7dwt
with an eagle head spout, later engraved GD within coat-of-arms
Condition
Fully marked under the base, inside the cover and on the spout. A restoration visible on the upper attach of the handle. Large size.
"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
Silver pieces with Dunkirk marks are rare. From that maker are known another teapot, Lopez-Willshaw collection, Christie's Paris, 3 October 2012 nr 38, and a set comprising a teapot and two coffee-pots on three feet exhibited in the Paris musée des Arts décoratifs in 1926, nr 703, MM. Léon Helft fils collection, then in the Buenos-Aires musée des Arts décoratifs in 1968, nr 274, Carlos Pedro Blaquier collection.