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Tabatière en or de plusieurs tons, probablement Hanau, vers 1765
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- chased energetically with Mercury and putti amid ruins, elaborate architectural settings, ribbon-tied reeded borders, prestige marks including charge and discharge marks of Eloi Brichard, the rim numbered: 834
- Long. 8,2 cm
- 3 1/4 in wide
ciselée de Mercure et d'amours parmi des ruines dans un décor d'architecture particulièrement élaboré, les bordures d'encadrement décorées de roseaux retenus par des rubans, poinçons de prestige dont les poinçons de charge et décharge d'Eloi Brichard, la bordure numérotée: 834
Provenance
The Property of a Lady, Sotheby's London, 27 mai 2004, lot 142
Condition
The box has some time wear on projections and corners revealing a base metal filling.
"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."