Lot 65
  • 65

Eventail brisé monté en or, émail et pierres précieuses, Genève, vers 1820

Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description

  • the horn sticks elaborately pierced with pointed tips, the shaped gold guards decorated in polychrome taille d'épargne enamels and applied with coloured semi-precious stones and turquoise beads, in original morocco case
  • Long. 17,5 cm
  • 6 7/8 in long
les lames en corne ajourée, la monture en or décorée d'émaux polychromes en taille d'épargne et incrustés de pierres semi-precieuses, dans son étui d'origine en maroquin

Condition

Unusually good condition presumably from being kept in the case which itself has only minor abrasions and time wear.
"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."