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A French silver teapot, Jean-François Jouet, Bordeaux, 1781-1782
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- A French silver teapot, Jean-François Jouet, Bordeaux, 1781-1782
- silver
- 19 cm high, 700 g; 7 1/2 in., 22oz 10dwt overall
the body engraved and chased with garlands and two medallions, the spout chased as a duck head, the finial as a stylised fruit, the thumbpiece as a shell
Condition
In overall very good condition. Fully marked under the base and inside the cover. The shell thumb-piece with two small shells beside. Nice pattern.
"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
For a quite similar teapot by Gabriel Mestre, see the catalogue front cover Orfèvrerie, musée des Arts décoratifs de Bordeaux, 1987. For another one, by Jean-François Jouet, see Jean et Jacques Clarke de Dromantin, les Orfèvres de Bordeaux, 1987, pp. 240-241