Ensemble formé d'une boîte à thé par Jean-Valentin Morel et d'une boîte couverte rectangulaire par Henri Duponchel, Paris, vers 1845

chacune reposant sur quatre petits pieds griffes, le corps ciselé de rinceaux et appliqué de guirlandes de feuilles, les couvercles à charnières et prises en bouquet de pensées, la boîte à thé estampée au-dessous MOREL & Cie, l'autre boîte DUPONCHEL & Cie, la boîte rectangulaire avec une doublure en verre

each on four small paw feet, the hinged covers with floral finials, the tea caddy stamped MOREL & Cie, the other box DUPONCHEL & Cie






 

"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."

L'association sous le nom de Morel & Cie entre JV Morel, orfèvre-lapidaire et H. Duponchel (1794-1868), architecte et homme de théâtre, dure de 1842 à 1846.