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boîte à miniature en or de trois tons par Jean Delobel, Paris,1772
Estimate
4,500 - 5,500 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- boîte à miniature en or de trois tons par Jean Delobel, Paris,1772
- gold, ivory
- Diam. 5 cm , 2 in
ronde, le couvercle orné d'une miniature d'un gentilhomme en manteau bleu, école française, vers 1765-1775, le fond à striures ceint de feuilles d'acanthes ciselées
circular, the lid inset with a miniature of a gentleman wearing a blue coat, French School, circa 1765-1775, reeded ground within chased acanthus borders
circular, the lid inset with a miniature of a gentleman wearing a blue coat, French School, circa 1765-1775, reeded ground within chased acanthus borders
Condition
Original glass to miniature slightly crazed and with two small chips on edge of glass at 4 o'clock. Glass needs cleaning as some dots of mould clinging to under side surface. Paint loss on left side, water staining upper left. Gold acanthus border surrounding miniature would also benefit from professional cleaning. Otherwise good crisp 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
Jean, son of the Parisian gold box-maker Henri Delobel, became master on 17 April 1771, from place Dauphine. He continued to work at various addresses until at least 1786.