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A FRENCH SILVER TWO-HANDLED TEA TRAY, MARTIN-GUILLAUME BIENNAIS, PARIS, 1809-19 |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- 65.8cm., 25 7/8 in. over handles
shaped rectangular with anthemion rim, the centre engraved with the Bourbon-Parma coat-of-arms, the underside numbered 17 and engraved XX
Condition
Good clear marks to rear. Nice heavy gauge. A few nicks and bruises to the rim but generally in good order.
"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 engraved arms are those of Maria-Luisa, Empress of France, Duchess of Parma (1791-1847). A further group from the same service was sold Noblesse Oblige, Sotheby's, London, 14 April 2011, lot 118