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boîte à oiseau chanteur en vermeil et émail par Charles Bruguier, Genève, vers 1850
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- boîte à oiseau chanteur en vermeil et émail par Charles Bruguier, Genève, vers 1850
- Silver, leather, ivory and enamel
- Larg. 10 cm ; 4 in
de forme rectangulaire mouvementée, le couvercle peint en plein de la vue d'un lac, l'intérieur de fleurs et rinceaux sur un fond émaillé de bleu translucide, la bâte gravée de treillage, le dessous d'un cartouche fleuri, mouvement estampillé C. Bruguier à Genève et numérotée 163, avec clé, dans son étui original en cuir noir
shaped rectangular form, the lid painted en plein with a lake view, the interior with flowers on a translucent blue ground painted with further flowers and embellished with scrollwork, the sides engraved with complicated trellis work, the base with a flowery cartouche, movement stamped: C. Bruguier à Genève, and numbered: 163, with associated key, in original black leather case
shaped rectangular form, the lid painted en plein with a lake view, the interior with flowers on a translucent blue ground painted with further flowers and embellished with scrollwork, the sides engraved with complicated trellis work, the base with a flowery cartouche, movement stamped: C. Bruguier à Genève, and numbered: 163, with associated key, in original black leather case
Condition
extensive scraping to blue enamel on top surface, with associated key. The movement not currently in working order.
"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
Le mouvement porte également deux notes de réparateurs, la première: Frisard 5 8bre 1866 / (188 rue St Martin) / petite réparation, la deuxième: Enrico P ... cci R ... / Roma 2 9bre 1875.
The movement is also inscribed with two repairers' signatures. The first: Frisard 5 8bre 1866 / (188 rue St Martin) / petite réparation. The second: Enrico P ... cci R ... / Roma 2 9bre 1875.