Hôtel Lambert, Une Collection Princière, Volume IV : Les Arts de la table

A set of four William IV silver figural salt-cellars, Paul Storr, London, 1832

Auction Closed

October 14, 11:42 AM GMT

Estimate

25,000 - 35,000 EUR

Lot Details

Description

A set of four William IV silver figural salt-cellars, Paul Storr, London, 1832

the circular salt-cellars with removable gilt liners and shell ornament, supported on a tripod stand and three bearded figures, their arms bound behind their backs, stamped STORR & MORTIMER140

height 6 1⁄4 in.; weight 128 1⁄2 oz.; 16 cm; 3999 g.

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Ensemble de quatre salières à décor d'hommes debout en argent par Paul Storr, Londres, 1832

les doublures dorées amovibles en forme de coquille, soutenues par un trépied et trois hommes barbus, les bras liés derrière le dos, estampées STORR & MORTIMER 140

height 6 1⁄4 in.; weight 128 1⁄2 oz.; 16 cm; 3999 g.

Bonhams, New York, 23 September 2014, lot 1060

Koompan Rare Art, London, 2016

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Bonhams, New York, 23 septembre 2014, lot 1060

Koompan Rare Art, Londres, 2016

This salt-cellar set is rare and, like many of the great pieces that came out of the Storr & Mortimer workshop, these are heavily inspired by classical designs and almost certainly depict the figure of Prometheus.