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Lot 102: A FRENCH TERRACOTTA VASE

Est: £4,000 GBP - £6,000 GBP
Christie'sLondon, United KingdomMarch 10, 2010

Item Overview

Description

A FRENCH TERRACOTTA VASE
18TH CENTURY WITH EXTENSIVE RESTORATIONS, AFTER PIERRE MAZELINE (1632-1708)
The twin handles with female masks, the body with musical trophies
55 in. (139.5 cm.) high; 55½ in. (141 cm.) wide; 20 x 19½ in. (51 x 49.5 cm.) at base

Artist or Maker

Notes

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
All lots removed to off-site warehouse the day after the sale - 2 weeks free storage
The current lot is after a marble vase executed by Mazeline between 1699 and 1701 originally made for the Parc at Marly but moved to the Tuileries Gardens in 1798, and now forming part of the sculpture display of the Grand Louvre.

Auction Details

Architectural Heritage: The Adrian and Suzy Puddy Collection

by
Christie's
March 10, 2010, 02:00 PM GMT

85 Old Brompton Road, London, LDN, SW7 3LD, UK