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A gold and enamel bonbonnière
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- diameter 7cm, 2 3/4 in, in original shagreen case
Joseph-Etienne Blerzy, charge marks of Jean-Baptiste Fouache, Paris, 1778, the rim numbered: 750 or 756
circular, the lid, sides and base painted in sepia with trees to simulate moss agate, within white bead and multi-coloured flower borders on a sablé ground
circular, the lid, sides and base painted in sepia with trees to simulate moss agate, within white bead and multi-coloured flower borders on a sablé ground
Provenance
Antoine-Omer Talon, marquis du Boulay et de Tremblay-le-Vicomte (1760-1811);
thence by descent
Condition
Excellent condition, with tiny enamel losses to the borders as expected, and very minor surface scratches.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."