Louis XIV Rectangular Carved Bois de Sainte-Lucie (Cherrywood) BoxLate 17th Century
In the manner of César Bagard (1620-1709)
Height 3 in. by Width 8 3/4 in. by Depth 6 1/4 in.7.6 cm; 22.2 cm; 15.9 cmCondition reportThe hinged lid with small repair at right back corner, two restored cracks allover and two miniscule pierced holes. Overall with some miniscule scratches consistent with age and use.
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.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.Catalogue noteThe carvers of Nancy in the independent Duchy of Lorraine (Eastern France) subsequently made a great success of these carved versions made from fruitwoods including pear and very fine-grained cherrywood known as bois de Sainte-Lucie. Both the forms and the decoration were based on contemporary silverware. The trade continued until the 19th Century. Nancy craftsmen transposed the designs of Jean Le Pautre and Jean Bérain originally intended for silver, and carved the entire surface of these objects in low relief.
Louis XIV Rectangular Carved Bois de Sainte-Lucie (Cherrywood) BoxLate 17th Century
In the manner of César Bagard (1620-1709)
Height 3 in. by Width 8 3/4 in. by Depth 6 1/4 in.7.6 cm; 22.2 cm; 15.9 cmCondition reportThe hinged lid with small repair at right back corner, two restored cracks allover and two miniscule pierced holes. Overall with some miniscule scratches consistent with age and use.
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.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.Catalogue noteThe carvers of Nancy in the independent Duchy of Lorraine (Eastern France) subsequently made a great success of these carved versions made from fruitwoods including pear and very fine-grained cherrywood known as bois de Sainte-Lucie. Both the forms and the decoration were based on contemporary silverware. The trade continued until the 19th Century. Nancy craftsmen transposed the designs of Jean Le Pautre and Jean Bérain originally intended for silver, and carved the entire surface of these objects in low relief.
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