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boîte à miniatures rectangulaire en or de quatre tons, XIXe siècle
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- boîte à miniatures rectangulaire en or de quatre tons, XIXe siècle
- Long. 8cm, 3 1/8 in
ornée de miniatures en grisaille sur ivoire, apparemment non poinçonnée, poinçons d'importation français modernes
of rounded rectangular form, the lid, sides and base inset with miniatures painted en grisaille on ivory with travellers visiting classical ruins, the coloured gold cagework borders richly chased with garlands and fruit, the corners with trophies flanked by draped pilasters, apparently unmarked, modern French control marks
of rounded rectangular form, the lid, sides and base inset with miniatures painted en grisaille on ivory with travellers visiting classical ruins, the coloured gold cagework borders richly chased with garlands and fruit, the corners with trophies flanked by draped pilasters, apparently unmarked, modern French control marks
Condition
Excellent condition throughout; miniatures lively and chasing crisp.
"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."