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trois boîtes en pomponne, Allemagne, France et Angleterre, milieu du XVIIIe siècle
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- trois boîtes en pomponne, Allemagne, France et Angleterre, milieu du XVIIIe siècle
- gilt-copper, ivory, glass
- Long. 8,5, 7,5 et 7,5 cm ; 3 3/8, 3 et 3 in
la première, Allemagne, de forme contournée, l'intérieur ornée d'une miniature de Vénus, probablement Paris, vers 1750 ; la seconde, rectangulaire, guillochée, probablement Paris, vers 1750 ; la troisième, ronde, le couvercle décoré de la famille de Darius, Birmingham, vers 1750, dans son écrin
the first German, cartouche form, the interior with a miniature of the naked Venus, circa 1740; the second rectangular, rose engine-turned overall, probably Paris, circa 1750; the third circular, the lid cast with the family of Darius before Alexander, Birmingham, circa 1750, in fitted case
the first German, cartouche form, the interior with a miniature of the naked Venus, circa 1740; the second rectangular, rose engine-turned overall, probably Paris, circa 1750; the third circular, the lid cast with the family of Darius before Alexander, Birmingham, circa 1750, in fitted case
Condition
Generally good order, some wear to gilding, particularly on first. Glass to the miniature inside the first box cracked
"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."