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automate en or, émail et argent en forme de vendeur de vins ambulant, peut-être Russie, vers 1900
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- automate en or, émail et argent en forme de vendeur de vins ambulant, peut-être Russie, vers 1900
- gold
- Long. 5 cm ; 2 in
le personnage, habillé de l'uniforme et tablier des porteurs, poussant une brouette en or chargée de tonneaux et flacons, le mouvement contenu sous la brouette
the figure, dressed in porter's uniform and apron, pushing a gold wheelbarrow laden with barrels and flagons, above the movement
the figure, dressed in porter's uniform and apron, pushing a gold wheelbarrow laden with barrels and flagons, above the movement
Condition
Movement lacks key and is currently not functioning. Enamel on figure has several chips and small patches of restoration.
"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
Il est possible que ce petit automate fût créé comme surprise pour un oeuf de Pâques.
It is possible that this small automaton could have been intended as the 'surprise', to be discovered in an Easter egg.
It is possible that this small automaton could have been intended as the 'surprise', to be discovered in an Easter egg.