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boîte en vermeil attribuée à Julien Rivard, Paris, 1723-1724
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- boîte en vermeil attribuée à Julien Rivard, Paris, 1723-1724
- Long. 8 cm, 95 g ; 3 1/8 in wide, 3oz 1dwt
rectangulaire, le couvercle ciselé d'une scène de la Commedia dell'Arte, le dessous d'Orphée, sur un fond amati et ceint d'entrelacs ou rinceaux, fermoir en collerette (étiquette PJB 79)
rectangular, the lid chased with a Commedia dell'Arte subject, the base with Orpheus, on a matted ground within diaper or scrollwork, raised thumbpiece, label PJB 79
rectangular, the lid chased with a Commedia dell'Arte subject, the base with Orpheus, on a matted ground within diaper or scrollwork, raised thumbpiece, label PJB 79
Condition
hinge repaired and hole in the inside of the base, slight wear on base and wear to gilding around edges, minute dent on back rim of base, thumbpiece uneven, fascinating subject, see footnote and very crisp. maker's mark apparently J[?] a garb between, date letter, charge and discharge marks for 1722-1726
"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."