Lot 27
  • 27

tabatière en or de trois tons, Paris, 1788

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • tabatière en or de trois tons, Paris, 1788
  • three-colour gold, mirror glass suede
  • Long. 8 cm ; 3 1/8 in, avec pochette moderne en daim
ovale, le couvercle ciselé d'une urne en feuillage dans un médaillon ovale, le fond parsemé de grains et étoiles, le bord ciselé de guirlandes de fleurs, le couvercle doublé d'un miroir postérieur, poinçon de maître illisible, charge et décharge d'Henri Clavel



oval, the lid chased with an oval medallion of a leafy urn, the ground dotted with pellets and mullets within chased garland borders, lid later mirror-lined, maker's mark, charge and discharge marks of Henri Clavel



Condition

Extraordinarily crisp condition; one small almost invisible declivity on base.
"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."