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tabatière royale de présentation en or, Piémont, vers 1844
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- tabatière royale de présentation en or, Piémont, vers 1844
- gold, leather (cow)
- Long. 7,6 cm ; 3 in
rectangulaire, le couvercle gravé d'une vue du Castello di Polenzo depuis le parc, bordé de rinceaux feuillagés, le dessous guilloché aux armes de Savoie sur un fond guilloché orné de volutes feuillagées, dans son étui d'origine en cuir vert, avec lettre de présentation
rectangular, the lid engraved with a view across fields and parks of the Castello di Polenzo, within an engraved leafy scroll border, the base engine-turned with the arms of Savoy on an engine-turned ground interspersed with engraved floral volutes, in original tooled green leather case, with presentation document, Savoy secondo titolo
rectangular, the lid engraved with a view across fields and parks of the Castello di Polenzo, within an engraved leafy scroll border, the base engine-turned with the arms of Savoy on an engine-turned ground interspersed with engraved floral volutes, in original tooled green leather case, with presentation document, Savoy secondo titolo
Condition
very good and crisp, slight wear to case.
"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
La lettre de présentation accompagnant la tabatière, datée du 28 mars 1844, fut écrite par le secrétaire privé de Carlo Alberto, Roi de Sardaigne, pour prier le poète Antonio Lissoni de bien vouloir accepter cette tabatière décorée de la vue du palais Castello di Polenzo en hommage à son oeuvre historique et philologique;
par descendance et vendue chez Sotheby's Genève, 18 mai 1995, lot 57
par descendance et vendue chez Sotheby's Genève, 18 mai 1995, lot 57
The letter of presentation accompanying the snuff box, dated 28 March 1844, from the private secretary of Carlo Alberto, King of Sardinia, begs the poet Antonio Lissoni to accept the box decorated with a vew of the royal Castello di Polenzo in homage to his various historical and philological works;
thence by descent, sale, Sotheby's Geneva, 18 May 1995, lot 57