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tabatière commémorative en or et émail, poinçons de prestige FS couronné, Hanau, vers 1793
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 EUR
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Description
- tabatière commémorative en or et émail, poinçons de prestige FS couronné, Hanau, vers 1793
- gold, enamel
- Long. 8 cm, 3 1/8 in
le couvercle orné d'un panneau ovale émaillé commémorant l'exécution de la reine Marie-Antoinette, sur un fond guilloché à stries et étoiles, ceint de guirlandes émaillées bleu translucide et polychrome
the lid inset with an oval enamel panel commemorating the execution of Marie-Antoinette, pellet and reed ground within translucent blue and coloured garland borders
Condition
some damage and restoration to transluscent blue enamel borders and transluscent pellets throughout. Otherwise in good 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
It is unusual to find objects commemorating the execution of the French queen alone. More usually it was the execution of the king or the deaths of the whole Royal family which were commemorated.