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petite tabatiere en or et email, probablement Geneve, vers 1785
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- petite tabatiere en or et email, probablement Geneve, vers 1785
- gold, enamel
- Long. 6, 7 cm ; 2 5/8 in
de forme ovale, le couvercle serti d'un panneau peint d'un autel à Cupidon, le fond guilloché et émaillé de rouge, bordée de guirlandes émaillées, poinçon de maîtres M & P couronné, le bord gauche numéroté : 8
oval, the lid with oval enamel panel painted with an altar to Cupid, the ground enamelled in red over diapper engine-turning, enamelled garland borders, makers' mark M & P crowned, the left rim numbered: 8
oval, the lid with oval enamel panel painted with an altar to Cupid, the ground enamelled in red over diapper engine-turning, enamelled garland borders, makers' mark M & P crowned, the left rim numbered: 8
Condition
some wear on chased borders, red enamel has been replaced and consequently the lid and box lining shows traces of refiring.
"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."