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A French parcel-gilt silver and agate cup, attributed to François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, Paris, circa 1840
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- A French parcel-gilt silver and agate cup, attributed to François-Désiré Froment-Meurice, Paris, circa 1840
- Parcel gilt silver
- 15.5 cm high ; 6 1/4 in.
on four pearls feet, the base applied with a rider slaying a Turk warrior, the stem shaped as a pine tree, surmounted by an oval agate bowl
Condition
In overall very good condition. Marked on the lower rim of the base, with the French export mark between 1839 and 1879 (Hermès head cut-out). No maker's mark found. Highly precise chiselling and detailed decoration.
"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
A very similar cup was published in Trésors d'argent, les Froment Meurice, musée de la vie romantique, Paris, 2003, p. 60.