Lot 29
- 29
A pair of lacquered and gilt bronze coolers, Régence
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description
- painted metal
- Haut. 16,5 cm., diam. 24 cm. ; Height 6½in., diam. 9½in.
with a red and gold Chinese riparian landscape on a black background, with side handles
Literature
Related literature:
- A. Forray-Carlier and M. Kopplin, Les secrets de la laque française. Le vernis Martin, Paris, 2014
- V. Plotard-Cieslik « Tôle et laque : un mariage réussi », in cat. exp. Les secrets de la laque française. Le vernis Martin, Paris, 2014, pp. 267-270
- A. Forray-Carlier and M. Kopplin, Les secrets de la laque française. Le vernis Martin, Paris, 2014
- V. Plotard-Cieslik « Tôle et laque : un mariage réussi », in cat. exp. Les secrets de la laque française. Le vernis Martin, Paris, 2014, pp. 267-270
Condition
The illustration of the catalogue is accurate, but the pair of coolers is less dark in reality.
Good overall condition.
There are some chips to the painted metal with some losses.
The gilding is rubbed and tarnished, especially to the edges.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The first objects in lacquered metal were made in the early eighteenth century and correspond to coolers, also referred to as buckets in which bottles and crushed ice were placed. The decoration was an imitation of Far Eastern lacquer by eighteenth century European painters, especially French painters who specialised in this technique. In addition to decoration imitating imported lacquers, the form of the cooler incorporates designs which were applied to gold and silverware, metalware, earthenware and porcelain production, allowing the manufacture of similar shapes at a lower cost.
Several pairs of coolers can be compared to our example, such ✨as t🐼hose from the 2014 Musée des Arts Décoratifs exhibition (236 and 237, pp. 271-273). The pair here presented under lot 29 also have the advantage of being able to be compared to an example made at the Sèvres factory during 1750 (see for example a pair of buckets in Sèvres porcelain, Sotheby's sale New York, December 5, 2015, lot 60).