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Paire de boîtes de toilette rondes couvertes en vermeil par John Edwards, Londres, 1726
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Paire de boîtes de toilette rondes couvertes en vermeil par John Edwards, Londres, 1726
- Les armes sont celles des Nightingale et des Shirley pour Joseph Gascoigne Nightingale (1695-1752) of Enfield, Middlesex, puis, plus tard Albermare Street à Londres, qui épousa le 24 juin 1725 Elisabeth Shirley (1704-1731), fille aînée de Washington Shirley, deuxième comte (Earl) Ferrers (1677-1729). Ce couple est enterré à Westminster Abbey et leur tombeau fut dressé par le sculpteur François Roubiliac en 1761. Ce monument, représentant M. Nightingale portant sa femme agonisante et essayant d'éloigner la Mort, fut admiré par le pasteur John Wesley.
- Diam. 12,9 cm, 1 159 g ; 8 1/4 in, 37oz 5dwt
les couvercles gravés d'armoiries
Condition
One cover with a dent, lovely engraving, marks good
"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."