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boite a oiseau chanteur en vermeil et email par Charles Bruguier, Geneve, vers 1850
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- boite a oiseau chanteur en vermeil et email par Charles Bruguier, Geneve, vers 1850
- silver-gilt, enamel, humming bird feathers, ivory
- Long. 9,5 cm ; 3 3/4 in, avec son clé
de forme rectangulaire mouvementée, le couvercle peint, à l'extérieur d'un chalet suisse, à l'intérieur de fleurs sur un joli fond bleu, révélant l'autmate à plumes, le fond peint de fleurs sur un fond bleu foncé, la bâte et le dessous guilloché de rinceaux, le mouvement estampillé : C. Bruguier à Genève et 560, le même numéro égratigné derrière le couvercle et sur l'intérieur du haut
of shaped rectangular form, the oval lid painted on the exterior with a Swiss chalet and on the interior with flowers on a bright blue ground, opening to reveal the singing and dancing feathered automaton, the ground further painted with flowers on a darker blue, the sides and base with engine-turned scroll ornament, the movement stamped: 'C. Bruguier à Genève' and 560, number 560 further scratched behind the lid and on the interior of the cover
of shaped rectangular form, the oval lid painted on the exterior with a Swiss chalet and on the interior with flowers on a bright blue ground, opening to reveal the singing and dancing feathered automaton, the ground further painted with flowers on a darker blue, the sides and base with engine-turned scroll ornament, the movement stamped: 'C. Bruguier à Genève' and 560, number 560 further scratched behind the lid and on the interior of the cover
Condition
Sotheby's does not guarantee the movement but this is in excellent order at time of cataloguing. Restoration to ground enamel on top.
"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."