Offered by Emmanuel Redon Silver Fine Art
Silverware and Silversmith of the 19th and 20th centuries
Solid silver centerpiece in a round shape, placed on rolling clog feet. The subject is a decoration of sheep as well as heads of bulls framing a sculpture of a Shepherd dressed in the antique, probably CERES symbolizing earthly fertility. This sculpture rests on a fluted, leafy base, shaped like cornucopias.
Dimensions: height 58 cm - Diameter of the base 52 X 50 CM
Material: Silver 1st title 950/°°
Weight: 12 kg approx.
Hallmark: MINERVA
Period: Second half of the 19th century
Goldsmith: CHRISTOFLE in PARIS
Origin: France
From 1870, the Ministry of Agriculture instituted a competition between the greatest French goldsmiths for the creation of pieces of silverware given to the winners of the Agricultural Exhibitions and CHRISTOFLE participated in it.
Delevery information :
DELIVERY: regarding the shipping, we can agree on a price including shipping and insurance
Only import taxes applicable in each country are payable by the consignee.
Packaging and transport monitoring are provided by professional carriers spezialised in works of art.
Transport takes place as follows:
1/ A descriptive invoice of the piece is sent to you by e-mail with the address of the carrier.
2/As soon as we have received the transfer of the full payment of the purchase , the shipping is launched and you are informed of the time of delivery.
3/Upon receipt of the package, you must check the condition of the piece and advice the carrier making the delivery to make use of insurance in case of any damage during the travel : without this process, the insurance can not be activated. Evidently, all our pieces always arrive in perfect condition but it is preferable to follow this approach.
