Lot 28
  • 28

Petite tabatière en or de trois tons par Joseph-André Bologniel-Présidant, Paris, 1782

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • Petite tabatière en or de trois tons par Joseph-André Bologniel-Présidant, Paris, 1782
  • Bologniel-Présidant fut apprenti chez le fabricant de boîtes François-Nicolas Génard le 23 août 1766, ce dernier se portant caution lorsqu'il devint maître tenant boutique à la Cour Neuve du Palais le 13 mai 1778. Son adresse reste la même jusqu'en 1793.

  • oval, a central panel chased with an amorous altar, the ground reeded and scattered with pellets, bead and leaf borders, charge and discharge of Henri Clavel, in modern case

     

     

  • Long. 6,3 cm ; 2 1/2 in
ovale, couvercle orné d'un médaillon ciselé d'un autel de l'amour, le fond guilloché tacheté de pois, bordures ciselées de perles et feuilles, charge et décharge de Henri Clavel, étui moderne

Condition

Some wear and almost imperceptible dent on base rim.
"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.
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