Lot 199: A FRENCH SILVERED BRONZE MODEL OF A GROUP OF PIGS BY CHRISTOFLE ET CIE, PARIS, AFTER PIERRE-LOUIS ROUILLARD (1820-1881) CIRCA 1870 |

Name: A FRENCH SILVERED BRONZE MODEL OF A GROUP OF PIGS BY CHRISTOFLE ET CIE, PARIS, AFTER PIERRE-LOUIS ROUILLARD (1820-1881) CIRCA 1870 |
Brand: Sotheby's
SKU: fe7403289c
Price: 3200 GBP

Est: £4,000 GBP - £6,000 GBPSold:

Sotheby'sLondon, United KingdomNovember 10, 2015

Item Overview

Description

depicting pigs in a pen on a rectangular rouge griotte marble base mounted with a rectangular presentation plaque with laurel leaves on paw feet, the base signed Christofle et Cie

Dimensions

17cm. high, 33cm. wide, 23cm. deep; 6¾in., 1ft. 1in., 9in.

Artist or Maker

Pierre Louis Rouillard

Condition Report

In overall good conserved condition. There was possibly formerly an inscription on the tablet of the base. The marble base has been restored and there is a small chip near the restoration which is not too noticeable. The silver is slightly tarnished and would benefit from a light clean.
"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."

Provenance

Purchased by the present owner Sotheby's, Paris, 18th April 2012, lot 60.

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Auction Details

Arts of Europe: Furniture and Decorative Arts

Sotheby's

November 10, 2015, 10:30 AM GMT

34-35 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1A 2AA, UK

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