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A French Vari-colored gold boite-a-portrait, Gabril-Raoul Morel, Paris, circa 1820
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- marked on interior base, interior cover and interior side
- Gold, Glass, Enamel
- length 3 3/4 in.
- 9.6cm
of oval form, the cover inset under glass with three oval miniatures of Louis XIV, Madame de Montespan and Madame de Fontanges after Petitot, surrounded by chased foliage on a matted ground, the sides chased with vari-colored gold swags and leaf-tips between engine-turned panels, in fitted leather case
Provenance
Garrard & Co., London
Condition
good condition throughout, miniatures fine quality and fresh colors
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.