A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze-mounted powder blue Chinese porcelain vases, late 19th century
A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze-mounted powder blue Chinese porcelain vases, late 19th century
each with a lid with a pinecone finial fitted with a bobèche at the reverse, flanked by handles of entwined serpents, the baluster-form vase on laurel leaf-cast plinth base
Height 16 in., wide 7⅔ in., depth 5⅓ in; Haut. 41 cm, larg. 19,5 cm, prof. 13,5 cm
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Paire de vases en porcelaine de Chine bleu poudré et bronze doré de style Louis XVI, fin du XIXe siècle
de forme balustre, le couvercle amovible terminé par une prise en forme de pomme de pin formant bobèche, la bordure ornée de godrons et d'acanthes, les deux anses flanquées de serpents entremêlés, sur une base circulaire cernée d'une guirlande de laurier, et un socle carré à pans coupés ; (redorés)
Height 16 in., wide 7⅔ in., depth 5⅓ in; Haut. 41 cm, larg. 19,5 cm, prof. 13,5 cm
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Condition Report:
In good condition overall. Regilt. Gilding a nice colour with only slight
rubbing and surface dust. Porcelain in good condition with light surface dust
and residue.
"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 hemselves 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."
Provenance:
[by repute] The Duke de Clermont Tonnerre.
with Georges de Batz, New York.
Christie's, New York, 17 May 2005, lot 337 (31.200 $).
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Monsieur le duc de Clermont Tonnerre (par usage).
avec Georges de Batz, New York.
Christie's, New York, 17 mai 2005, lot 337 (31.200 $).
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A pair of Louis XVI style gilt-bronze-mounted powder blue Chinese porcelain vases, late 19th century
each with a lid with a pinecone finial fitted with a bobèche at the reverse, flanked by handles of entwined serpents, the baluster-form vase on laurel leaf-cast plinth base
Height 16 in., wide 7⅔ in., depth 5⅓ in; Haut. 41 cm, larg. 19,5 cm, prof. 13,5 cm
(2)
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Paire de vases en porcelaine de Chine bleu poudré et bronze doré de style Louis XVI, fin du XIXe siècle
de forme balustre, le couvercle amovible terminé par une prise en forme de pomme de pin formant bobèche, la bordure ornée de godrons et d'acanthes, les deux anses flanquées de serpents entremêlés, sur une base circulaire cernée d'une guirlande de laurier, et un socle carré à pans coupés ; (redorés)
Height 16 in., wide 7⅔ in., depth 5⅓ in; Haut. 41 cm, larg. 19,5 cm, prof. 13,5 cm
(2)
Condition Report:
In good condition overall. Regilt. Gilding a nice colour with only slight
rubbing and surface dust. Porcelain in good condition with light surface dust
and residue.
"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 hemselves 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."
Provenance:
[by repute] The Duke de Clermont Tonnerre.
with Georges de Batz, New York.
Christie's, New York, 17 May 2005, lot 337 (31.200 $).
__________________________________________________________________________
Monsieur le duc de Clermont Tonnerre (par usage).
avec Georges de Batz, New York.
Christie's, New York, 17 mai 2005, lot 337 (31.200 $).
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