Lot 379
- 379
A French silver-gilt mirror plateau, Paul Canaux, Paris, circa 1890
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on sides, center section stamped P. CANAUX. ORFEVRE. 127 RUE DE TURENNE PARIS
- Silver, gilt, glass
- length 48 1/2 in.
- 123.2cm
rectangular with cut corner in three sections that slide together, raised on sixteen paw feet headed by flowers, the sides with a leaf-tip border and paterae flanked by anthemion at intervals, pierced rim with swans and swags
Condition
a foot with one of the pendant flowers broken off- needs to be re-soldered, the middle section with the corner of pierced border dented and a small chip to mirror, mirror with light surface scratches, overall good condition
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Paul Canaux succeeded the firm of Joseph Mégemond. The studio moved to 127 rue de Turenne around 1889. Maison Murat succeeded to Paul Canaux & Cie.