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Boite à oiseau chanteur en argent et émail, Genève, vers 1860
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Boite à oiseau chanteur en argent et émail, Genève, vers 1860
shaped rectangular form, probably atelier of Bruguier, the oval lid enamelled en plein with a precipitous alpine chalet, the ground flowered among engraved scrolls, the sides with neo-gothic ornament, apparently unmarked, with key and original leather case and pièces justicativess from restorer of movement (Les Fils de Paul Maurice, Rupt-sur-Moselle, dated 1958)
- Long. 10 cm ; 4 in
de forme rectangulaire mouvementée, probablement de l'atelier de Bruguier, le couvercle émaillé en plein orné d'un chalet alpin au bord d'une falaise, sur fond de fleurs et de rinceaux gravés, la bâte ornée de motifs néogothiques, non poinçonnée, avec sa clé et son étui d'origine en cuir ainsi que les pièces justificatives du restaurateur du mécanisme (Les Fils de Paul Maurice, Rupt-sur-Moselle, datée 1958)
Condition
Good; currently functioning but Sotheby's does not guarantee the movement.
"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."