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boîte en porcelaine de Nymphembourg, Allemagne, vers 1775
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- boîte en porcelaine de Nymphembourg, Allemagne, vers 1775
- porcelain, gilt-metal
- Diam. 9 cm ; 3 1/2 in
ronde, le couvercle polychrome peint d'un vautour pape, l'intérieur d'une étreinte amoureuse, la bâte de guirlandes de fleurs, les montures en métal argenté, poinçon aux armes des Wittelsbach
circular, the cover painted in polychrome colours with a pope vulture surrounded by flower garlands, the sides with further garlandsthe interior with an amorous encounter, gilt-metal mounts, Wittelsbach shield mark
circular, the cover painted in polychrome colours with a pope vulture surrounded by flower garlands, the sides with further garlandsthe interior with an amorous encounter, gilt-metal mounts, Wittelsbach shield mark
Condition
the porcelain box has been taken out of the mounts for restoration and the gilt mounts have been adapted to fit the box again, a larger thumbpiece has been replaced by a smaller, simpler one.
"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."