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boîte ronde en or de deux tons, Genève, vers 1790
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- boîte ronde en or de deux tons, Genève, vers 1790
- Diam., 7,2 cm ; 2 7/8 in
ornée d'une plaque en émail peinte, Genève, vers 1805, sur fond guilloché entouré de frises en or de couleurs, poinçon de maître I&G, couronné
the lid inset with an enamel plaque, Geneva, circa 1805, painted with Venus weighing Cupid (Eros) against Psyche as a butterfly (spiritual love), the sides and base with engine-turned scroll and flower ornament on a finely-reeded ground, coloured gold garland borders, maker's mark I&G crowned
the lid inset with an enamel plaque, Geneva, circa 1805, painted with Venus weighing Cupid (Eros) against Psyche as a butterfly (spiritual love), the sides and base with engine-turned scroll and flower ornament on a finely-reeded ground, coloured gold garland borders, maker's mark I&G crowned
Condition
Excellent 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."