Auction Preview: Important European Silverware, Gold Boxes and Display Items at Sotheby’s, Paris, Apr 12
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What: Important European Silverware, Gold Boxes and Display ItemsWhere: Sotheby's, 76 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, FranceWhen: 12 April, 10.30 AM & 2.30 PM CETPublic Preview: 6 April, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; 7 April, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; 8 AprilAuction Preview: Important European Silverware, Gold Boxes and Display Items at Sotheby’s, Paris, Apr 12
What: Important European Silverware, Gold Boxes and Display ItemsWhere: Sotheby's, 76 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, FranceWhen: 12 April, 10.30 AM & 2.30 PM CETPublic Preview: 6 April, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; 7 April, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; 8 April, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; 9 April, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; 10 April, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; 11 April, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMTop lots of the sale:- A pair of Italian very large silver seven-light candelabra in the Roccoco style, circa 1970. Probably Salvadori Natale e Figlio, Florence. 167.5 cm high overall, 137.5 cm the candelabra, silver weight 66 kg ; 66 in., 54 in., 2.121 oz 18 dwt. Estimate: 70,000 — 100,000 EUR (86,849 - 124,070 USD)- A rare German parcel-gilt silver statue representing a sitting faun, probably Johann II Mittnacht Augsburg circa 1710 (maker's mark only). The pumpkin forming flask. 38 cm high, 1 407 g; 15 in. high, 45 oz 5 dwt. Estimate: 50,000 — 80,000 EUR (62,035 - 99,256 USD)- A rare French silver teapot, probably Charles Sermensan, Bordeaux, 1726-1732. Octagonal shaped, the lid with gadrooned border and the finial in a shape of a stylised flower. 18.5 cm high, 930.2 g; 7 1/3 in., 29 oz 18 dwt. Estimate: 30,000 — 40,000 EUR (37,221 - 49,628 USD)- A pair of large Italian marine-theme silver candlesticks, Buccellati, Milan, circa 1970. Each stamped M. Buccellati, 925. 50 cm high, 6 222 g; 19 2/3 in., 200 oz 1d wt. Estimate: 25,000 — 35,000 EUR (31,017 - 43,425 USD)- A pair of French important silver-gilt double salt-cellars, Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot, Paris, circa 1819. Both standing on a pedestal, each base engraved with armorials, with its four liners 24.5 by 19 cm, 2.336 g; 9 2/3 by 7 1/2 in., 75 oz 2 dwt. Estimate: 25,000 — 35,000 EUR (31,017 - 43,425 USD)- A jewelled gold and enamel Imperial presentation box, Paris, Louis-François Tronquoy, circa 1853, retailed by G. Lemonnier. Rectangular, the lid enamelled in translucent blue over sunray engine-turning and applied with the rose diamond cipher of Napoleon III. 9 cm; 3 1/2 in. Estimate: 20,000 — 30,000 EUR (24,814 - 37,221 USD)- A pair of square Belgian silver candlesticks, Bertholet Labeen de Lambermont, Liège, 1696 and 1701. On square base, 18.8 cm high, 729.5 g; 7 1/2 in., 23 oz 9 dwt. Estimate: 20,000 — 30,000 EUR (24,814 - 37,221 USD)- A set of twelve French silver plates, Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot, Paris, 1798-1809. With moulded borders, engraved with the Royal arms of France. Diam. 24 cm, 6.733 g; 9 1/2 in., 216 oz 9 dwt. Estimate: 20,000 — 30,000 EUR (24,814 - 37,221 USD)- A large silver-gilt circular clasp insert with hardstones and coloured glass, probably Hungary circa 1450. Inset with turquoises, hard stones and coloured glass, pierres à paillon, the reverse engraved probably later Aan Prince Willem door Staaten Holland 1570. 13 cm diam., total weight 312,3 g ; 5in. diam., total weight 10 oz. Estimate: 20,000 — 25,000 EUR (24,814 - 31,017 USD)- An important Italian ormolu and silver centrepiece, circa 1640, probably a reliquary bust base. Oval shaped, L 58,5 cm; 23 in. Estimate: 18,000 — 20,000 EUR (22,333 - 24,814 USD)- A French silver, silver-gilt and crystal sculpture of a Numidian crane, unique piece by Chaumet and Baccarat, Paris, circa 1990. 38 cm high; 15 in. high. Estimate: 15,000 — 18,000 EUR (18,611 - 22,333 USD)- A very large Italian silver coffee-pot, Giovacchino Belli, Rome, circa 1815. With ebony handle shaped as a goat, 50 cm high, 2.521 g overall; 20 in., 81oz 1dwt. Estimate: 15,000 — 20,000 EUR (18,611 - 24,814 USD)- A large Russian circular silver presentation dish, Antip Kuzmichev, assay-master Anatoly Artsybashev, Moscow, 1896. In Renaissance style, with applied scrolls, laurel and oak leaves, 62 cm diam., 7.270 g; 24 1/3 in., 233oz 15dwt. Estimate: 15,000 — 20,000 EUR (18,611 - 24,814 USD)- A French large silver and mirror surtout de table shaped as a manta ray, unic piece, Pascal de Maurin, silversmith Jacques Richard, Paris, 1994. Signed P. de Maurin and dated 1994 under the head. 90 cm long, 53 cm large; 35 1/2 in., 21 in. Estimate: 15,000 — 20,000 EUR (18,611 - 24,814 USD)- An Italian large silver and agate vase on stand, Mario Buccellati, Milan, circa 1960. Fully decorated with oak leaves and agate acorns. The vase: 57 cm high, 22 1/3 in., diam. stand 42.5 cm, 16 2/3 in.; 6 442 g, 207oz 2dwt. Estimate: 15,000 — 20,000 EUR (18,611 - 24,814 USD)For details, visit: http://www.sothebys.com/en.htmlClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale. Read more