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Deux étuis à cire français en or de couleurs
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Deux étuis à cire français en or de couleurs
the first, two-colour gold, faceted, diagonally engine-turned, within chased borders, Jacques-Félix Vienot, Paris, 1798-1809, with original shagreen case; and a four-colour gold example, oval section, husk and channel ornament with oval chased medallions of gardening, love and music, Nicolas Durier, Paris, 1771
- 11,8 et 12 cm ; 4 5/8 et 4 3/4 in
le premier, en or de deux tons, à facettes, sur fond guilloché en biais, bordures d'encadrement ciselées, par Jacques-Félix Vienot, Paris, 1798-1809, dans son étui en chagrin original ; le second en or de quatre tons, orné de bordures ciselées de frises de culots et de médaillons ovales représentant le jardinage, l'amour et la musique par Nicolas Durier, Paris, 1771
Condition
Both in excellent condition; shagreen case with panel lacking and quite worn.
"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."