Lot 121: Design for a samovar with an Egyptian theatric mask and two snake's head taps

Name: Design for a samovar with an Egyptian theatric mask and two snake's head taps
Brand: Christie's
SKU: 790gail1gr

Est: £4,000 GBP - £6,000 GBP

Christie'sLondon, United KingdomMay 22, 2008

Item Overview

Description

Jean-Guillaume Moitte (Paris 1746-1810)
Design for a samovar with an Egyptian theatric mask and two snake's head taps
black lead, pen and black ink, grey wash
18 5/8 x 14¾ in. (47.2 x 37.3 cm)

Artist or Maker

Jean Guillaume Moitte

Provenance

Henri Auguste, until 1810.
J.B.C. Odiot, his studio stamp and number '51'.
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, New York, 26 October 1990, lot 32.

Auction Details

West ~ East - The Niall Hobhouse Collection

Christie's

May 22, 2008, 10:30 AM GMT

8 King Street, St. James's, London, LDN, SW1Y 6QT, UK

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