Lot 75
  • 75

Tabatière d'or, diamants et émail, Allemagne, vers 1810

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
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Description

  • applied with an agate cameo of the head of Achilles, within chased martial trophies and cornucopiæ on a sablé ground, rose-diamond frame, the surface enamelled in opaque sky blue within taille d'épargne borders, maker's mark rubbed between two suns, French import mark for 1809-1819
  • Long. 9 cm
  • 3 1/2 in wide
sertie d'un camée en agate : le profil d'Achille, entouré de trophées de guerre et de cornes d'abondances ciselés en bas-relief sur fond sablé, dans un entourage de diamants taillés en rose, les faces émaillées d'un bleu opaque, poinçon peu lisible entre deux soleils, poinçon français d'importation 1809-1819

Provenance

Sotheby's Genève, 17 mai 1994, lot 63

Condition

All panels re-enamelled; dimples to interior lining.
"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."