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Rare tabatière tasse de chasse ovale en argent par Gabriel Bouvier, Lyon, 1767-1768
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 EUR
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Description
- Rare tabatière tasse de chasse ovale en argent par Gabriel Bouvier, Lyon, 1767-1768
- Long. 9 cm, 184 g ; 3 1/2 in, 6oz
la tasse de chasse reposant sur une légère bâte, le corps gravé de guirlandes d'entrelacs et rosaces, la tabatière s'incrustant dans la tasse, le large appui-pouce gravé d'un cartouche fleuri, le couvercle gravé en son centre d'un trophée de jardinier, le bord gravé d'une frise d'entrelacs et rinceaux, les intérieurs dorés (étiquette PJB 100)
Exhibited
L'Orfèvrerie de Lyon et de Trévoux, musée des Arts décoratifs de Lyon, 2000, illustrée dans le catalogue p. 284, n° 155.
Condition
In overall good condition. The inside gilding slightly worn.
Fully marked under each base.
Good weight.
Very rare and attractive piece.
"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."