Lot 15
  • 15

Boîte en agate et nacre montée en or de style Régence, fin du XIXe siècle

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description

  • inlaid with panels of mother of pearl and overlaid with Bérainesque gold ornament, Vienna control mark 
  • Long. 7,8 cm
  • 3in wide
serti de panneaux en nacre et d'ornements à la Bérain en or, poinçons de contrôle pour Vienne 

Condition

Excellent condition apart from two areas of restoration at sides which include later overlay of a slightly different colour of gold.
"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."