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petite tabatière en or et émail, probablement Allemagne, vers 1765
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- petite tabatière en or et émail, probablement Allemagne, vers 1765
- enamel, gold
- Long. 5,5 cm ; 2 1/8 in
de forme ovale, le couvercle, la bâte et le dessous peints en plein en grisaille de putti jouant, ceints de colonnes peintes et guirlandes, sur un fond guilloché
oval, the lid, sides and base painted en grisaille en plein with putti at play between painted pilasters and blue husk garlands, scrolled and textured gold ground, the rim with prestige shell discharge
oval, the lid, sides and base painted en grisaille en plein with putti at play between painted pilasters and blue husk garlands, scrolled and textured gold ground, the rim with prestige shell discharge
Condition
Patch of old partially restored damage at the bottom edge of the enamel on the base approximately 1.8cm across and 3mm high. Otherwise in good and crisp 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.
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
The shell mark, imitating the discharge mark of Eloi Brichard, was used at Hanau to denote gold of 18 carat standard (see Lorenz Seelig, Golddosen des 18. Jahrhunderts aus dem Besitz der Fürsten von Thurn und Taxis, Munich, 2007, p. 64).