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4 boites à motif d'animaux en argent et émail
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description
- 4 boites à motif d'animaux en argent et émail
- silver, enamel, plastic (simulated ivory), leather
un etui à cigarettes, le couvercle peint en plein de retrievers, par Louis Kupferheim, Pforzheim, circa 1900, 10 cm, 4 in; un autre peint avec une tête de cheval sur un fond guilloché en émail opalescent, estampé 900 uniquement, 9 cm, 3 1/2 in ; une boîte en argent, l'exterieur peint d'une chasse au renard, l'interieur doublé en cuir gris comme un necessaire d'ecriture avec un crayon en argent et une tablette imitant l'ivoire, poinçons anglais illegibles, vers 1900 ; et un étui à cigarettes peint de chatons, Birmingham, 1947, 12,5m, 5in
the first for cigarettes, the lid painted en plein with active retrievers, Louis Kupferheim, Pforzheim, circa 1900, 10 cm ; 4 in; another painted with a horse's head on an opalescent engine-turned ground, struck 900 only, 9 cm, 3 1/2 in; a silver case, the exterior painted with a fox hunt, the interior fitted in grey leather as a writing case with silver pencil and simulated ivory leaf, rubbed English marks, circa 1900; and a cigarette case painted with playful kittens, Birmingham, 1947, 12.5 cm , 5 in
the first for cigarettes, the lid painted en plein with active retrievers, Louis Kupferheim, Pforzheim, circa 1900, 10 cm ; 4 in; another painted with a horse's head on an opalescent engine-turned ground, struck 900 only, 9 cm, 3 1/2 in; a silver case, the exterior painted with a fox hunt, the interior fitted in grey leather as a writing case with silver pencil and simulated ivory leaf, rubbed English marks, circa 1900; and a cigarette case painted with playful kittens, Birmingham, 1947, 12.5 cm , 5 in
Condition
Generally very good order apart from the case with hunting subject which has enamel totally re-lacquered. Interior looks as though it has been soaked in water.
"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."