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A French silver sauce-boat, Honoré Burel, Aix-en-Provence, 1763-1764
Estimate
5,500 - 7,500 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- A French silver sauce-boat, Honoré Burel, Aix-en-Provence, 1763-1764
- silver
- 22 cm long, 508 g; 8 1/2 in., 16oz 7dwt
with two pierced handles, the body engraved with armorials
Literature
For a quite similar sauceboat, same maker, see Orfèvrerie Civile en Provence au XVIIIe siècle, 2005, p. 76, n° 25.
Condition
In overall very good condition. Fully marked very legible under the base. Good size. Nice pattern.
"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
The arms are those of Gautier de Charnacé, probably for Jean Bonaventure Gautier, seigneur d'Escurolles et de Charnacé, Embassy Secretary, in Stockholm, who married circa 1770 Claude Geneviève Bizeau.