Lot 112
  • 112

tabatière en or et émail, probablement Hanau, vers 1795

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • tabatière en or et émail, probablement Hanau, vers 1795
  • gold, enamel
  • Long. 8,6 cm ; 3 3/8 in wide
de forme allongée à pans coupés, peinte en plein, le centre du couvercle d'un portrait en grisaille, ceint de feuilles de palmes en paillon et de ruines sur un fond émaillé de bleu translucide, poinçon de maître R couronné entre des rayons de soleil

oblong with cut corners, painted en plein, the lid with a central portrait medallion en grisaille, within paillon palms and ruins on a translucent dark blue ground, maker's mark R crowned incuse between sunrays


Condition

CHIP ON ENAMEL AT THE TOP OF LEFT FRONT CORNER PANEL, OTHERWISE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION;
"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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