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Tabatière en or, émail et perles, poinçon de maître R & Ce, vraisemblablement pour Rémond & Co, Genève, vers 1800
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- the lid painted en plein with two lovers encouraged by a torch-bearing Cupid, pearl-set border, the corners painted with globes
- Long. 8,1cm
- 3 1/8 in wide
carrée à pans, le couvercle peint en plein: deux amants et Cupidon tenant une torche derrière un cours d'eau, dans un encadrement de perles, les pilastres peints de globes
Provenance
Christie's Genève, 19 novembre 1991, lot 183
Condition
Small scrape on pale blue enamel of base, front left corner; engraving on sides is later; otherwise good condition
"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."