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tabatière en forme de navette en or de quatre tons, probablement Allemagne, vers 1765
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description
- tabatière en forme de navette en or de quatre tons, probablement Allemagne, vers 1765
- Gold
- Long. 7,5 cm ; 3 in
le couvercle et la bâte ciselés d'un paon et autres volatiles dans la cour d'une ferme sur un fond à stries bordé de volutes feuillagées, apparemment non poinçonnée
the lid and base chased with a peacock and other fowl in a farmyard on a finely reeded ground within leafy volutes, apparently unmarked
the lid and base chased with a peacock and other fowl in a farmyard on a finely reeded ground within leafy volutes, apparently unmarked
Condition
A solid box but well-worn overall and particularly on the coloured gold subjects; an inscription has been erased on the interior of the lid and the base is slightly concave.
"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."