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Tabatière à portrait en or, Paris, 1766
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Tabatière à portrait en or, Paris, 1766
- gold, wood, ivory
- Diam. 6,7 cm ; 2 1/2 in
ronde, le couvercle orné de la miniature d'une jeune femme, Ecole Française, vers 1765, les cheveux poudrés, vêtue d'une robe blanche et d'une étole lavande, accoudée à une balustrade, sur un fond en or poli, les bordure gravées de chevrons, le dessous orné d'une rosace au centre, la doublure en bois, charge et décharge de JJ Prévost, poinçons de contrôle français tardifs
circular, the lid inset with the miniature of a lady, French school, circa 1765, with powdered hair, wearing a white gown with lavender scarf, leaning on a balustrade, the polished ground with chevron-engraved borders, the base with central rosette, wood-lined, charge and discharge marks of J.J. Prévost, later French control marks
circular, the lid inset with the miniature of a lady, French school, circa 1765, with powdered hair, wearing a white gown with lavender scarf, leaning on a balustrade, the polished ground with chevron-engraved borders, the base with central rosette, wood-lined, charge and discharge marks of J.J. Prévost, later French control marks
Condition
Miniature in excellent codnition; box with some scratches and very small dents on base and sides; wood lid lining stained and a little shrunk.
"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."