- 101
Tabatière à portrait en or, émail et diamants par Joseph-Etienne Blerzy, Paris, vers 1800
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- the lid applied with an earlier miniature of a gentleman within a rose diamond frame, on a translucent blue enamel ground over wavy engine-turning within an undulating diamond border, the sides divided by urns below an acanthus and anthemion border, maker's mark, baby's head 2e titre, petite garantie for Paris, 1798-1809, the rim numbered: 66
- Long. 8,6cm
- 3 3/8 in wide
le couvercle incrusté d'un portrait de gentilhomme plus ancien, dans un entourage de diamants taillés en rose, le fond émaillé bleu translucide, la bordure d'encadrement en diamants, la bâte ornée de quatre urnes et d'une bordure de feuilles d'acanthe et de palmes, poinçon de maître, 2e titre et petite garantie Paris, 1798-1809, la bordure numérotée: 66
Condition
Front panel restored; scratch to lid.
"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."