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Deux etuis a cire en or ou or et émail, Paris, XVIIIe siecle
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Deux etuis a cire en or ou or et émail, Paris, XVIIIe siecle
- Yellow gold, enamel
- Long. 11,2 cm ; 4 3/8 in, 12 cm; 4 3/4 in
le premier en or et émail à rayures opaques et translucides orange, blanche et bleue, les bordures ciselées et émaillés de perles et guirlandes, le dessous orné d'une matrice vierge par Alexis Proffit, charge et décharge d'Henri Clavel, Paris, 1787 ; le second, en or de trois tons, à semis de pois sur un fond à striures, les bordures en forme de cordes, postérieurement transformé en étui à rouge à lèvres, poinçon de maître d'origine de Nicolas Durier, charge et décharge de Henri Clavel, poinçon de maître français et de contrôle plus tardif, numéro de série 01133
the first in gold and enamel, elegantly striped in opaque and translucent orange, white and blue, chased and enamelled bead and garland borders, the base inset with blank matrix, Alexis Proffit, charge and discharge marks of Henri Clavel, Paris, 1787 ; the second, of three-colour gold, scattered with mullets on a reeded ground within corded borders, later converted into a lipstick holder, original maker's mark of Nicolas Durier, charge and discharge marks of Henri Clavel, later French maker's mark and control marks, serial number: 01133
the first in gold and enamel, elegantly striped in opaque and translucent orange, white and blue, chased and enamelled bead and garland borders, the base inset with blank matrix, Alexis Proffit, charge and discharge marks of Henri Clavel, Paris, 1787 ; the second, of three-colour gold, scattered with mullets on a reeded ground within corded borders, later converted into a lipstick holder, original maker's mark of Nicolas Durier, charge and discharge marks of Henri Clavel, later French maker's mark and control marks, serial number: 01133
Condition
1st: minor enamel losses on green enamel borders and top of lid and minor restoration on blue enamel.
2nd: small dents on one side of lower panel. Matrix replaced.
"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."