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Lot 220 · Luxe: The Art of the Table

la nature se dévoilant devant la science (nature revealing herself to science)

Ernest Barrias

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Estimate
$15,000–$20,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Luxe: The Art of the Table, New York · 26 April 2017
Record ID
TB-2026-4561102
Record
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Ernest Barrias, la nature se dévoilant devant la science (nature revealing herself to science). Sotheby's, 26 Apr 2017, lot 220. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4561102.

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Ernest Barrias, la nature se dévoilant devant la science (nature revealing herself to science). Sotheby's, 26 Apr 2017, lot 220. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4561102.

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From the same sale Luxe: The Art of the Table · Apr 2017

LotArtistEstimateResult
A Spanish silver sideboard dish, probably Francisco de Villarroel, Sa… $5,000–$7,000
A Scottish silver soup tureen and pair of matching sauce tureens, Ale… $10,000–$15,000
A George III silver two-handled tray, William Burwash & Richard Sibel… $5,000–$7,000
Four Elizabeth I parcel-gilt silver apostle spoons including the Mast… $15,000–$25,000
A set of twenty-four George III silver plates engraved with the Royal… $14,000–$18,000
Thirty-six American silver tall beakers, late 20th century $5,000–$7,000

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