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Tabatière ovale en or de trois couleurs, Mathieu Pionnier, Paris, 1771
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Tabatière ovale en or de trois couleurs, Mathieu Pionnier, Paris, 1771
- scale engine-turned within leaf and pellet borders, the sides with rose-draped pilasters and flower-basket thumbpiece, charge and discharge marks of J. Alaterre, vieux ouvrages of H. Clavel
- Long. 6,5 cm ; 2 5/8 in
le fond guilloché grain d'orge ceint de bordures de feuilles et petits grains, la bâte ornée de pilastres drapés de roses et d'un fermoir en forme de panier de fleurs, poinçons de charge et décharge de J. Alaterre, vieux ouvrages d'H. Clavel
Condition
A little tired with some wear on rims and minor dents on sides, larger dent at bottom of back between edge of panel and border. Sides with overflowing garland and urn upper border and rose draped pilasters is unusual and charming.
"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."