Lot 10
  • 10

Quatre ombrelles, France et Autriche, XIXe siècle

Estimate
7,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Quatre ombrelles, France et Autriche, XIXe siècle
  • hardstone, gold, silver, ebonised wood, ivory, horn, turquoise, silk
la première avec un pommeau en lapis lazuli  à monture de guirlandes en or de trois tons, surmontée d'un camée en agate à profil de Cérès, le fût en ivoire et la toile en soie bleue, Paris, début du XIXe siècle, apparemment poinçon de doublé uniquement, illisible, le pied dans un écrin estampé A. Aucoc/ 8 rue de la Paix, 56 cm ; 37 3/4 in; deux avec des pommeaux émaillés de bleu translucide ; et une petite canne à la poignée ornée de turquoises, le fût en corne, 74cm ; 29 1/8 in



the first with lapis lazuli handle, with three-colour gold doublé swag mounts, surmounted by an agate cameo of Ceres, ivory shaft and blue silk shade, Paris, early 19th century, apparently struck only with illegible doublé mark, with original leather handle case and later leather ferrule case stamped for A. Aucoc/ 8 rue de la Paix, 56 cm ; 37 3/4 in; one parasol with handle enamelled in translucent blue over engine-turning and bordered with pearls, ebonised wood shaft, white silk shade, horn ferrule, 97 cm ;  38 1/4 in ; one with handle enamelled in pale blue, with cream silk shade, 90 cm ; 35 1/2 in; and a small walking stick with turquoise-set handle and horn shaft, 74 cm ; 29 1/8 in


Condition

First: some tactful restorations on ivory shaft and some damage to silk shade; Second: generally good order; Third: handle enamel chipped; Fourth: lacking tip and shaft chipped near handle
"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.
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