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tabatière en or, émail et perles par Jean-George Rémond & Co., Genève, vers 1800
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- tabatière en or, émail et perles par Jean-George Rémond & Co., Genève, vers 1800
- gold, enamel, pearls
- Long. 9 cm ; 3 1/2 in wide
le couvercle peint en plein d'un sujet allégorique, l'autel aux initiales AD?, la bâte et le dessous émaillés de bleu translucide sur un fond guilloché de chevrons, poinçon de maître GRC une couronne
the lid painted en plein with an allegorical subject, the plinth with initials: AD?, sides and base enamelled in translucent blue over chevron engine-turning, maker's mark GRC crowned incuse
the lid painted en plein with an allegorical subject, the plinth with initials: AD?, sides and base enamelled in translucent blue over chevron engine-turning, maker's mark GRC crowned incuse
Condition
Back panel and base restored. Scrapes to side top border at 3and 9 oclock.
"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."
Catalogue Note
For the importance of Jean-Georges Rémond as a gold box maker in Geneva, see ed. Haydn Williams, Enamels of the World - the Khalili Collection, London, 2009, pp. 292-317.