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tabatière en écaille et piqué d'or, Naples, vers 1750
Estimate
4,500 - 5,500 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- tabatière en écaille et piqué d'or, Naples, vers 1750
- gold, tortoiseshell
- Long. 7 cm ; 2 3/4 in
rectangulaire aux bords ondulés, chaque côté à décor posé, piqué d'or et en "piqué point" d'une chapelle et autres bâtiments entouré d'arbres et feuillages, les charnières en or, dans un étui en maroquin rouge du XIXe siècle
rectangular with undulating sides, each face inlaid in gold piqué posé et point with chapels and other buildings in tree-fringed landscapes within leafy borders, gold hinges, in 19th century crimson morocco case
rectangular with undulating sides, each face inlaid in gold piqué posé et point with chapels and other buildings in tree-fringed landscapes within leafy borders, gold hinges, in 19th century crimson morocco case
Condition
Generally good appearance. Slight lifting of gold in one place on lid. Very minor piqué losses. Discreet repairs to tortoiseshell around hinges. Tortoiseshell has split slightly below hinge pins on base but not visible on exterior.
"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."