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A gilt-bronze mounted, brass inlaid and ebonised cellaret, Paris, signed Tahan Napoleon III, circa 1860
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- 29 cm. high, 42 cm. wide, 32 cm. deep.
the top inlaid with an armorial and a monogram, the inside engraved TAHAN, with loose presentation tray, containing ten small glasses, two flasks with stopper and one sugar jar with silver lid and spoon
Condition
In overall good condition, minor rubbing to the gilt-bronze ornaments, minor veneer cracks to the interior, tray with one wood crack and one restored crack, one small glass with restored foot. No key available.
"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-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan (1813-1892) was one of the most important manufacturers of small furniture objects in the second half of the 19th century and official supplier to Emperor Napoleon III.