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tabatière en porcelaine de Meissen à montures en or, vers 1765
Estimate
6,000 - 7,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- tabatière en porcelaine de Meissen à montures en or, vers 1765
- Porcelain, metal
- Long. 8 cm ; 3 1/8 in
rectangulaire, le couvercle et le dessous peints de guirlandes de fleurs rayonnantes, ceints de rinceaux en bianco-sopra-bianco sur un fond d'écailles mauves, les montures ciselées de feuilles de lierre sur un fond ondulé, apparemment non poinçonnée
rectangular, the cover and base painted with swirling flower tendrils, within bianco-sopra-bianco scrollwork against a puce scale ground, the gold mounts chased with ivy leaves on a wavy ground, apparently unmarked
rectangular, the cover and base painted with swirling flower tendrils, within bianco-sopra-bianco scrollwork against a puce scale ground, the gold mounts chased with ivy leaves on a wavy ground, apparently unmarked
Provenance
Christie's Genève, 14 mai 1990, lot 92
Condition
hinged has been well repaired but does not shut completely on right side, mounts of lid and base do not fit completely leaving small gaps, some wear and enamel loss on outter edges of 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
Une boîte au décor d'écailles et guirlandes de fleurs rayonnantes, l'intérieur du couvercle également peint de cavaliers, une ville au fonds, est illustrée dans le livre de Barbara Beaucamp-Markowsky, Boîtes en procelaine des manufactures européennes au 18e siècle, Fribourg, 1985, fig. 129, p. 172.