Lot 32
  • 32

Tabatière en or, émail et diamants "à l'Ottomane"

Estimate
5,500 - 7,500 EUR
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Description

  • unmarked, Geneva, second quarter 19th century
  • the lid richly applied with a diamond-set flowering urn, the ground of apple green opaque enamel, the base painted en plein with a floral cluster

  • Long. 7,3 cm
  • 2 7/8 in wide
sur le couvercle un bouquet de fleurs en diamants, les faces entièrement émaillées vert pomme opaque, sous la base un autre bouquet de fleurs

Condition

Areas of restoration to several side panels; tiny, pin-sized nicks to enamel. The lid panel has sunk, resulting in a small amount of lid filler being visible at the edge of the interior of the lid. Pimples to interior lining. Small gap at edge of lid where lid rim mount joins side-of-lid mount.
"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."