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boîte en vermeil probablement par Jean Quillet, Paris, 1730-1731
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- boîte en vermeil probablement par Jean Quillet, Paris, 1730-1731
- Long. 6,8 cm, 55 g ; 2 1/2 in, 1oz 14dwt
de forme cartouche aplatie, le couvercle ciselé d'Arlequin et Colombine, le dessous ciselé d' un jeune homme courtisant une jeune laitière, les bordures ornées de rinceaux feuillagés sur un fond amati ceintes de coquilles et autres motifs (étiquette PJB 71)
of flat cartouche form, the lid chased with Harlequin and Columbine, the base with the chase of a chaste milkmaid, the borders with leafy scrolls on a matted ground within shells and other motifs, charge and discharge marks of Jacques Cottin, Label: PJB 71
of flat cartouche form, the lid chased with Harlequin and Columbine, the base with the chase of a chaste milkmaid, the borders with leafy scrolls on a matted ground within shells and other motifs, charge and discharge marks of Jacques Cottin, Label: PJB 71
Condition
some losses of gilding and wear on chased elements and borders, hinged restored at left hand, otherwise good 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
The maker's mark on this box is unusually clear and distinctly shows the initials JQ. The différent is an upright narrow rectangle. Surprisingly there are a number of goldsmiths who would fit including two members of the Quin family, Jean who entered his mark JQ un burin (engraving tool) in 1713 dying in 1758, and Jacques who also entered his mark JQ une tour (tower or lathe) in 1713 dying in 1746. The most likely is Jean Quillet who entered his mark in 1730, the same year as the box, although there is some confusion in Nocq as to whether his différent was une grille(a grill) or the more logical quille (a skittle or chess pawn). See Henri Nocq, Le poinçon de Paris, Paris, 1926-1931, vol. 3, p. 373 and vol. 4, pp. 53 and 74.