.jpg?w=1)
MARK OF MARC JACQUART, PARIS, 1789-1809
Details
A FRENCH EMPIRE SILVER-GILT TEA-URN
MARK OF MARC JACQUART, PARIS, 1789-1809
Ovoid and on a shaped triangular base with three lion's-paw feet, the stem cast as three supports of double goat legs, the lower body gadrooned, applied with plaques of Cupid and Psyche, with ram's-head handles, the domed cover gadrooned and with a peacock finial, the spout with ivory handle, marked on base, stand, body, burner and cover
20 ¼ in. (51.5 cm.) high
gross weight 95 oz. 3 dwt. (2,959 gr.)
MARK OF MARC JACQUART, PARIS, 1789-1809
Ovoid and on a shaped triangular base with three lion's-paw feet, the stem cast as three supports of double goat legs, the lower body gadrooned, applied with plaques of Cupid and Psyche, with ram's-head handles, the domed cover gadrooned and with a peacock finial, the spout with ivory handle, marked on base, stand, body, burner and cover
20 ¼ in. (51.5 cm.) high
gross weight 95 oz. 3 dwt. (2,959 gr.)
Provenance
The C. Ruxton and Audrey B. Love Collection; sold Christie's, New York, 19 October 2004, lot 178.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Sale room notice
France currently has restrictions on the sale and commercial movement of all elephant ivory items, including pre-1947 “antique” elephant ivory items. Christie’s is unable to arrange shipments of any elephant ivory lots to France until further guidance is issued by the French authorities. Bidders who intend to ship an ivory lot to France bid at their own risk. A delay or inability to export elephant ivory is not grounds to cancel the purchase of a lot, and buyers remain responsible for all storage charges that accrue in accordance with the Conditions of Sale.
Brought to you by
Alexandra Cruden