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A FRENCH ART NOUVEAU PATINATED METAL AND LABRADORITE MOUNTED SWORD, LUCIEN-AMADÉE GAILLARD, PARIS, CIRCA 1903 |
估價
10,000 - 20,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- silver, hardstone
- length overall: 34 in.
- 86.3 cm
the guard cast with feathers, centered by talons with gilt claws holding the blade, the grip formed as a three addorsed openwork peacock feathers, the eyes mounted with shaped labradorite cabochons, the blade by Couleaux & Cie, Klingenthal; in electrified wall-mounted vitrine case.
展覽
Possibly Salon de la Société des Artistes Français, Paris, 1903 (photo seems to show a different guard)
出版
Alastair Duncan. The Paris Salons, 1895-1914. Volume V: Objets d'Art and Metalware, 1999, p. 273 (or model with same grip and different guard)
Condition
guard broken and repaired at one spot, inpainting of patination starting to flake, mounting rough at tip of one cabochon, openwork handle with roll of ?parchment inside, small rip at bottom, blade with some staining, otherwise good
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.