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A gold and enamel boîte à miniatures, French prestige marks, 19th century
Estimate
18,000 - 24,000 GBP
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Description
- A gold and enamel boîte à miniatures, French prestige marks, 19th century
- gold, enamel, gouache on paper, glass, case: fish skin, wood
- 8.5 cm, 3 3/8 in wide
of imposing oval form, the cover, sides and base inset with gouache miniatures painted with scenes of bucolic entertainment within chased and enamelled entwined garland borders, the sides separated by upstanding urns, French prestige marks including maker's mark IFB, a rose between, charge mark of Julien Alaterre and date letter R, in plush-lined shagreen case
Condition
almost imperceptible losses to enamel; otherwise good and crisp condition throughout.
"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."