Large silver chalice (950) gilded with a plain cup.

False cup openwork, decorated with three holy women in medallions and gorse, ears of wheat and vine branches.

The baluster shaft is decorated with two rings underlined by interlacing.

The circular base is decorated with three scenes from the life of Jesus (Flight to Egypt - Washing of the feet - Crucifixion) and falls of ears of corn; the moulding decorated with crossed palms and rosettes on a grained background.

Goldsmith's mark : Louis MANAUT, active from 1829.

PARIS, 1819-1838.

Weight : 593 g. - H. : 32.4 cm. 

Some wear and small oxidations, and some shocks.
Live Tuesday 8 June 2021・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 240

Large silver chalice (950) gilded with a plain cup. False cup openwork, decorated with three holy women in medallions and gorse, ears of wheat and vine branches. The baluster shaft is decorated with two rings underlined by interlacing. The circular base is decorated with three scenes from the life of Jesus (Flight to Egypt - Washing of the feet - Crucifixion) and falls of ears of corn; the moulding decorated with crossed palms and rosettes on a grained background. Goldsmith's mark : Louis MANAUT, active from 1829. PARIS, 1819-1838. Weight : 593 g. - H. : 32.4 cm. Some wear and small oxidations, and some shocks.

Estimate
€500 - €600
Result
€1,200
Buyer's premium
24%
Large silver chalice (950) gilded with a plain cup. False cup openwork, decorated with three holy women in medallions and gorse, ears of wheat and vine branches. The baluster shaft is decorated with two rings underlined by interlacing. The circular base is decorated with three scenes from the life of Jesus (Flight to Egypt - Washing of the feet - Crucifixion) and falls of ears of corn; the moulding decorated with crossed palms and rosettes on a grained background. Goldsmith's mark : Louis MANAUT, active from 1829. PARIS, 1819-1838. Weight : 593 g. - H. : 32.4 cm. Some wear and small oxidations, and some shocks.
Sale Tuesday 8 June 2021・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 11 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris