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tabatière en pierre dure à monture en or, probablement Londres, vers 1750
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- tabatière en pierre dure à monture en or, probablement Londres, vers 1750
- Gold and agate
- Long. 6,5 cm ; 2 1/2 in
en forme de cartouche, le couvercle et le dessous en agate brune, le couvercle sculpté en coquillage, les montures en or et le fermoir ciselé d'ornements rocaille, apparemment non poinçonnée
cartouche-form, the lid and base of brown agate with interesting cave-like markings, the lid carved as a shell, the gold mounts and thumbpiece chased with rocaille ornament, apparently unmarked
cartouche-form, the lid and base of brown agate with interesting cave-like markings, the lid carved as a shell, the gold mounts and thumbpiece chased with rocaille ornament, apparently unmarked
Provenance
collection of Theodore Seligman of New York (David Theodore Seligman (1856-1907) became a lawyer in New York after graduating from Harvard Law School. In a notorious anti-Semitic scandal he was blackballed by the Union League Club for being Jewish despite his father having been its Vice President for many years);
sold by order of the family, Sotheby's, 5 December 1960, lot 52
Condition
Excellent condition throughout.
"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."