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Tabatière en or par Louis Pannelier, Paris, 1734
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 EUR
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Description
- Tabatière en or par Louis Pannelier, Paris, 1734
Le motif du couvercle fait écho au dessin préparatoire d'une gravure d'architecture rocaille réalisé par Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier en 1733/1734, et illustré dans le livre de Peter Fuhring,Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier, Un génie du rococo 1695-1750, Turin, 1999, vol. II, no.89, p.287.
the lid chased with an architectural caprice, the base with a martial trophy, the sides and frames with rocaille scrolls, maker's mark, charge and discharge marks of Hubert Louvet, Paris date letter for 1734
- Long. 6,7 cm ; 2 3/4 in
le couvercle ciselé d'un caprice d'architecture, le dessous de trophées guerriers, la bâte et les frises d'encadrement de rinceaux rocailles, poinçon de maître, charge et décharge de Hubert Louvet, lettre -date de Paris, 1734
Provenance
Jaime Ortiz-Patiño;
The Ortiz-Patiño Collection of Highly Important French Gold Boxes III, Christie's, 26 June 1974, lot 3
Literature
A. Kenneth Snowman, Eighteenth Century Gold Boxes of Paris: A Catalogue of the J. Ortiz-Patiño Collection, London, 1974, pp. 28-29
Condition
Generally very good condition with wear to base, slight wear overall. Minor crimping to inner lid rim.
"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."