- 147
[Médicis]
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
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Description
- [Médicis]
- Boîte aux armes des Médicis.Milieu du XVIIe siècle.
Boîte-livre en bois, recouverte de veau fauve à décor doré (102 x 70 x 23 mm).
Plats ornés d'un grand losange et larges écoinçons décorés aux petits fers autour d'un petit médaillon central contenant le blason simple des Médicis (6 tourteaux) surmonté d'une couronne, dos lisse orné d'un long fer répété 18 fois, tranches dorées, intérieur doublé de papier marbré, traces d'attaches. Coiffes, coins, et points d'attaches retouchés.
Plats ornés d'un grand losange et larges écoinçons décorés aux petits fers autour d'un petit médaillon central contenant le blason simple des Médicis (6 tourteaux) surmonté d'une couronne, dos lisse orné d'un long fer répété 18 fois, tranches dorées, intérieur doublé de papier marbré, traces d'attaches. Coiffes, coins, et points d'attaches retouchés.
Condition
Coiffes, coins, et points d'attaches retouchés.
"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
L'usage auquel étaient destinées ces petites boîtes camouflées en livres restait à la discrétion de leurs possesseurs. On peut imaginer qu'elles servaient à cacher bijoux et sceaux, ou à conserver de la menue papeterie. Elles sont rares à avoir survécu.