Lot 92
- 92
A Napoleon gilt-bronze and champlevé enamel centrepiece, in the manner of Maison Alphonse Giroux last quarter 19th century
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- gilt-bronze, enamel
- 53cm high. 51cm. wide, 35cm. deep; 1ft. 9in., 1ft. 8in., 1ft. 1¾in.
with a frosted glass trumpet vase engraved with neoclassical motifs including anthemion, raised on a oval base supported by cherubs
Condition
Very 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. 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
Alphonse Giroux et Cie was a well known firm for fine objets d'art located at 7 rue du Coq-Saint-Honoré, Paris. They were award-winning participants in several international exhibitions, receiving many royal commissions from Louis XVIII, Charles X and Napoleon III for which they sought to produce a wide array of high quality objects.
For a related pair of champlevé enamel and glass vases by Maison G🥂iroux, see Bonhams Los Angeles, 3 December 2012, lot 257.