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Tabatière impériale de présentation en or et émail , par Arthur Grossens, Paris, vers 1853
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Retour en France du Testament de Napoléon I
- applied with the crowned cipher of Napoleon III, Emperor of the French (reigned 1852-70), in rose diamonds on an oval plaque within two larger collet-set diamonds, the surface with opaque black enamel strapwork and engraved scrolls on a translucent blue enamel ground over ribbed engine-turning, maker's mark, further struck with post-1838 Paris 3e garantie
- Long. 8,5 cm
- 3 3/8 in wide
le couvercle orné du chiffre couronné de Napoléon III, Empereur des Français (1852-1870), en petits diamants taillés en rose sur un médaillon ovale encadré de deux diamants montés sur griffes, les faces sur fond d'émail bleu translucide guilloché à raies parallèles, ornées de rinceaux d'émail opaque noir et de rinceaux d'or gravés, poinçon de maître, 3e garantie de Paris après-1838
Provenance
L'intérieur du couvercle avec inscription: Presented byI H.I.M. Napoleon III / to / Francis Hart Dyke / 1853. L'intérieur de la base gravé: Carbone / 13 - 8 - 95.
Christie's Genève, 16 mai 1995, lot 60
Literature
Thomas Spinks, The Ecclesiastical and Admiralty Reports; being Reports of Cases heard before The Arches and Prerogative Courts of Canterbury and the Consistory Court of London ... Easter Term 1853, to Michaelmas Term 1854, A. & G.A. Spottiswoode, London, 1855, Vol. I, pp. 9-11;
The Illustrated London News, London, Saturday, 16 April 1853, p. 282b
Condition
Excellent condition apart from very shallow scrapes to enamel in two places, not down to the 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."
"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."