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deux flacons à parfums et un étui en or et pierre dure
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- deux flacons à parfums et un étui en or et pierre dure
- Yellow gold, malachite, bloodstone, carneol
le premier en or et cornaline, décoré de chaque côté de la fable du Renard et de la Cigogne, le dessous formant un sceau, fermoir à chaîne posterieur, Angleterre ou Allemagne, vers 1740, 7cm, 2 3/4 in ; le second, en malachite, les montures, capuchon et couvercle en or gravés de rinceaux, apparemment non poinçonné, milieu du XIXe siècle, 4,7 cm ; 1 7/8 in ; l'étui en jaspe sanguin et les montures à cage en or ciselées de rinceaux peuplés de créatures marines, le poussoir en diamant taillé en rose, fin du XIXe siècle, poinçon de contrôle tête d'aigle, 9 cm, 3 5/8 in
the first in gold and cornelian, applied on each side in gold with the Fable of the Fox and Crane, the base forming a seal, later chained stopper, English or German, circa 1740, 7 cm ; 2 3/4 in ; the second, of malachite, with scroll engraved gold mounts and hinged cap and stopper, apparently unmarked, mid-19th century, 4.7cm, 1 7/8 in ; the bloodtsone etui with gold cage work mounts chased with scrolls inhabited by sea creatures, rose diamond button, late 19th century, French eagle head control mark, 9cm, 3 5/8 in
the first in gold and cornelian, applied on each side in gold with the Fable of the Fox and Crane, the base forming a seal, later chained stopper, English or German, circa 1740, 7 cm ; 2 3/4 in ; the second, of malachite, with scroll engraved gold mounts and hinged cap and stopper, apparently unmarked, mid-19th century, 4.7cm, 1 7/8 in ; the bloodtsone etui with gold cage work mounts chased with scrolls inhabited by sea creatures, rose diamond button, late 19th century, French eagle head control mark, 9cm, 3 5/8 in
Condition
1st: as mentionned in text, the bird stopper mount and chain are modern additions, the gold mounts would benefit from professional cleaning. On one side at the very top, the mounts is becoming detached where a later bird has been added.
2nd: condition is very good
3rd: no interior fitting, excellent condition.
"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."