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tabatière en or de quatre tons et émail par Louis-François Tronquoy, Paris, 1838-1871
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- tabatière en or de quatre tons et émail par Louis-François Tronquoy, Paris, 1838-1871
- Gold, enamel
- Long. 8,7 cm ; 3 3/8 in.
le couvercle orné d'une plaque peinte en émail, Genève, vers 1805, représentant Bélisaire demandant l'aumône, le dessous et la bâte bombée émaillée de bleu translucide sur fond guilloché, les bordures richement ciselées de roses parmi des rinceaux de plumage sur un fond sablé, poinçon de maître, 3e titre après 1838
the lid inset with an earlier enamel plaque, Geneva, circa 1805, painted with blind Belisarius recognised by a passing soldier, the ground and bombé sides enamelled in translucent blue over engine-turning, the borders richly chased with roses amid plumy scrolls on a sable ground, maker's mark, French 3e titre post-1838, later control for 18ct gold
the lid inset with an earlier enamel plaque, Geneva, circa 1805, painted with blind Belisarius recognised by a passing soldier, the ground and bombé sides enamelled in translucent blue over engine-turning, the borders richly chased with roses amid plumy scrolls on a sable ground, maker's mark, French 3e titre post-1838, later control for 18ct gold
Condition
discreet restoration of enamel on sides and base
"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
Louis-François, fils de Jean-François Tronquoy et de Louise Ferdinande Morin, naquit le 20 mai 1798 au 639 rue des 4 vents, 11e arrondissement de Paris. Il insculpa son poinçon le 4 janvier 1827 pour la tabatière, sis au 8 rue des Prouvaires, probablement pour prendre la succession du fabricant de boîtes Simon-Achille Léger. Tronquoy travailla à cette adresse jusqu'au 28 juin 1827. S'adaptant au changement des modes, Tronquoy cessa petit à petit les boîtes de la Restauration au décor délicatement gravé pour réaliser des boîtes de présentation émaillées de vives couleurs et ornées de pierres précieuses, typiques du Second Empire. Le lot présent, mettant en valeur la plaque en émail antérieure, mais dans un riche cadre typique du milieu du XIXe siècle, est tout à fait inhabituel.
Louis-François, son of Jean-François Tronquoy and Louise Ferdinande Morin was born on 20 May 1798 at 639 rue des 4 vents, 11e arrondissement, Paris. He first entered a mark for la tabatière on 4 January 1827 from 8 rue des Prouvaires, probably taking over the business and premises of the box-maker Simon-Achille Léger. Tronquoy continued to work at the same address until 28 June 1871. Following current fashions, Tronquoy’s work developed from transitional delicately-engraved Restauration boxes, to the more colourful enamelled and jewelled presentation boxes of the Deuxième Empire. A box like this, enhancing an earlier enamel plaque, but in the rich style of the mid 19th century is most unusual.