- 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."
"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."