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A French cut-crystal ewer with gold mounts, coral, onyx, and diamonds, Jean & Pierre Bellin for Mauboussin, Paris, circa 1975-80
Estimate
15,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- marked on spout and handle mounts with maker's mark and standard, the base apparently unmarked but applied with label MAUBOUSSIN / PARIS
- gold, cut-crystal, hardstone, diamonds, coral
- height excluding stopper 10 7/8 in.
- 27.6 cm
the foot applied with four elephant heads and mounted with coral and onyx cabochons and diamonds, with ribbed gold spout and handle mounts. Together with an associated silver-gilt similar stopper decorated with elephants and moonstones. 2 pieces.
Condition
no chips in glass or stones missing, in 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
This ewer seems to have been created by Mauboussin between 1975 and 1980 for the African market. Sotheby's is very grateful to Rémi Verlet for his help in the identification of the goldsmith.