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tabatiere en or et email par Louis-Francois Tronquoy, Paris, vers 1845
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- tabatiere en or et email par Louis-Francois Tronquoy, Paris, vers 1845
- god, enamel
- Long. 8,5 cm ; 3 3/8 in
rectangulaire à bâte légèrement incurvée, la monture guillochée et gravée de rinceaux, le fermoir gravé de rinceaux, le couvercle serti d'un panneau émaillé de bleu orné en or de l'initiale N sous une couronne impériale pour Napoléon III, Empereur de France, poinçon de maître, 3e titre post-1838
rectangular with slightly-waisted sides, engine-turned within engraved strapwork borders, chased scroll thumbpiece, the lid later applied with an oval blue enamel panel applied in gold with the initial N below an Imperial crown for Napoleon III, Emperor of France, maker's mark, post-1838 title for 18 carat gold
rectangular with slightly-waisted sides, engine-turned within engraved strapwork borders, chased scroll thumbpiece, the lid later applied with an oval blue enamel panel applied in gold with the initial N below an Imperial crown for Napoleon III, Emperor of France, maker's mark, post-1838 title for 18 carat gold
Condition
Restored chip on oval blue enamel panel at 10.30-11.30. Smaller unrestored flake above top bar of N. Box itself crisp.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Louis-François, fils de Jean-François Tronquoy et Louise Ferdinande Morin, naquit le 20 mai 1798 au 639 rue des 4 vents, Paris 11e. Il insculpa son poinçon pour la tabatière le 4 janvier 1827, sis au 8 rue des Prouvaires, probablement prenant la suite de Simon-Achille Léger. Tronquoy travailla à la même adresse jusqu'au 28 juin 1871. Tronquoy suivit les modes de l'époque, et on trouve parmi ses créations des tabatières Restauration délicatement engravées, comme ce modèle, ou bien d'autres tabatières de présentation en pierres précieuses et émaux de couleurs du Second Empire.
Louis-François, son of Jean-François Tronquoy and Louise Ferdinande Morin was born on 20 May 1798 at 639 rue des 4 vents, Paris 11. He first entered a mark for la tabatière on 4 January 1827 from 8 rue des Prouvaires, probably taking over the business and premises of the box-maker Simon-Achille Léger. Tronquoy continued to work at the same address until 28 June 1871. Following current fashions, Tronquoy’s work developed from transitional delicately-engraved Restauration boxes, such as this example, to the more colourful enamelled and jewelled presentation boxes of the Second Empire.
Louis-François, son of Jean-François Tronquoy and Louise Ferdinande Morin was born on 20 May 1798 at 639 rue des 4 vents, Paris 11. He first entered a mark for la tabatière on 4 January 1827 from 8 rue des Prouvaires, probably taking over the business and premises of the box-maker Simon-Achille Léger. Tronquoy continued to work at the same address until 28 June 1871. Following current fashions, Tronquoy’s work developed from transitional delicately-engraved Restauration boxes, such as this example, to the more colourful enamelled and jewelled presentation boxes of the Second Empire.