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tabatière rectangulaire en or de quatre tons à monture à cage, probablement Allemagne, fin du XIXe siècle
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- tabatière rectangulaire en or de quatre tons à monture à cage, probablement Allemagne, fin du XIXe siècle
- coloured golds
- Long. 7,5 cm ; 3 in wide
dans le goût des années 1760, ciselée de libellules et de fleurs en or colorées sur un fond gravé de fleurs, l'intérieur gravé et coloré astucieusement pour faire écho au décor externe, apparemment non poinçonnée
in the taste of the 1760s, chased with coloured gold dragonflies and flowers on a flower-engraved ground, the interior curiously engraved and coloured to follow the exterior pattern, apparently unmarked
in the taste of the 1760s, chased with coloured gold dragonflies and flowers on a flower-engraved ground, the interior curiously engraved and coloured to follow the exterior pattern, apparently unmarked
Condition
The box would benefit from professional cleaning but otherwise is in excellent condition. A most unusual and decorative box.
"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."