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JEAN PUIFORCAT | Monaco flatware part service
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Puiforcat
- Monaco flatware part service
- Each piece with silver and maker's mark, the knives stamped PUIFORCAT, one knife, one entremets knife and the cheese knife stamped JEAN E. PUIFORCAT, each piece monogrammed AA Gross weight : 5110 grams
- designed in 1925
silver ; including 80 pieces : 17 forks, 9 knives, 6 spoons, 6 entremets forks, 8 entremets knives, 6 entremets spoons, 6 fish forks, 6 fish knives, 3 oyster spoons, 6 dessert forks, 6 coffee spoons and 1 cheese knife
Provenance
Doyle, New York, June 6, 2018, lot 269
Private collection, United States of America
Private collection, United States of America
Literature
Françoise de Bonneville, Jean Puiforcat, Paris, 1986, p. 250
Condition
Good overall condition, consistent with age and use. The silver presents with some surface scratches and a few rare and tiny nicks, consistent with age and use. There are a few rare tiny irregularities inherent to the making. There are a few extremely rare and light traces of pitting of oxidation, and some pieces presents with some instances of light oxidation. There are a few tiny to small dirt stains.
"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."