- 86
Tabatière en or et émail, Genève, vers 1820
Estimate
3,800 - 4,500 EUR
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Description
- painted on lid and base with Greek figures, ends striped with engine-turning, crossed-S marks, the rim numbered: 5854
- Long. 8,7 cm
- 3 1/2 in wide
le couvercle et le dessous décorés de figures grecques, poinçon de maître S croisés, la bordure numérotée: 5854
Condition
Some restoration to enamel panels and white banding on lid and base. Hinge has been repaired.
"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."
Catalogue Note
La technique utilisée pour peindre les figures grecques est particulièrement intéressante car elle se rapproche davantage d'une frise de style grec que du camée classique : les figures sont peintes dans des teintes de noir rehaussé d'or. Associé aux rinceaux noirs, cela donne un aspect curieusement futuriste, presque dans le style de Wiener Werkstatte.