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Rare tabatière 'Montgolfière' en or de trois tons par Nicolas Marguerit, Paris, 1783
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Rare tabatière 'Montgolfière' en or de trois tons par Nicolas Marguerit, Paris, 1783
Ce sont Jacques Alexandre César Charles (1746-1823) et les frères Robert qui ont inventé et dessiné le premier ballon à hydrogène. Le premier vol sans équipage eut lieu le 27 août 1783 (peu après le vol en ballon à air chaud des frères Montgolfier en Juin), et effectua 12 "miles" entre Paris et Gonesse alors que les paysans effrayés l'attaquèrent de leurs fourches.
oval, the lid medallion chased with the amusing juxtaposition of the first manned hydrogen balloon ascent hovering over a typical pastoral ruin subject, engine-turned panels within cord and bead borders, maker's mark, charge and discharge marks of Henri Clavel, Paris date letter for 1783
- Long. 9,2 cm ; 3 3/8 in
ovale, le médaillon du couvercle ciselé d'une amusante composition : le premier ballon d'hydrogène voltigeant au-dessus d'un paysage pastoral typique, les panneaux guillochés encadrés de frises de perles et cordons, poinçon de maître, charge et décharge de Henri Clavel, lettre-date de Paris pour 1783
Provenance
Anonymous vendor, Sotheby's Geneva, 16 November 1989, lot 74
Condition
A substantial box in generally good condition with only minor wear. There are two nicks to the edge of the lid, visible in the catalogue photo. Shallow dent to left side. Some light surface scratches.
"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."