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Tabatière en écaille noire ornée d'une mosaique montée en or par Jean-Baptiste Betmon, Paris, 1820-1826 ; la mosaïque, Rome, vers 1820
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- inset with an Italianate landscape, circa 1820, after the manner of Claude Lorrain, with two figures beside a cascading river, a town and snowy mountains in the distance, chased acanthus gold border, gold-lined, maker's mark, 3e titre et grosse garantie for Paris, 1819-38, bear's head 3e titre
- Long. 8 cm
- 3 1/4 in width
sur le couvercle un panneau en mosaïque: paysage italien à la manière de Claude Lorrain, la bordure d'or avec feuilles d'acanthe en bas-relief, la doublure d'or, 3e titre tête d'ours, 3e titre et grosse garantie, Paris, 1819-1838
Condition
There are splits to tortoiseshell at rear corners; would benefit from a professional cleaning. The surface of the micromosaique plaque is a little rounded in the center.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Jean-Baptiste Betmon insculpa deux poinçons, un pour la bijouterie et un autre pour le doublé de 17 rue Greneta, Paris, le 26 juin 1820. Ils furent biffés le 5 juin 1826.