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tabatière en or par Simon-Achille Léger, Paris, 1815-1817
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
- tabatière en or par Simon-Achille Léger, Paris, 1815-1817
- Yellow gold
- Long. 8,2 cm ; 3 1/4 in
de forme rectangulaire arrondie, le couvercle, la bâte et le dessous a décor guilloché bordé de rinceaux feuillagés, poinçon de maître, Paris, titre et 3e garantie
of rounded rectangular form, the lid, sides and base with textured engine-turning within classical leafy scrollwork, curved flange thumbpiece, maker's mark, Paris, titre and 3e garantie
of rounded rectangular form, the lid, sides and base with textured engine-turning within classical leafy scrollwork, curved flange thumbpiece, maker's mark, Paris, titre and 3e garantie
Condition
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."
Catalogue Note
Simon-Achille Léger insculpa ses deux poinçons, le différend une pomme et un arc placés à différents endroits, pour 'le gros bijou: la tabatière et la partie du nécessaire’ en 1815/1816 puis en 1820; ce dernier fut retiré le 30 décembre 1826. Il eut deux adresses à Paris, le 13 rue du Roule en 1817 et le 8 rue des Prouvaires en 1822. C'est Louis-François Tronquoy qui reprit l'affaire (voir lots 49, 57 et 58).
Simon-Achille Léger entered two marks, featuring an apple and a bow in different positions, for ‘le gros bijou: la tabatière et la partie du nécessaire’ in 1815/16 and then in 1820; this last was was withdrawn on 30 December 1826. He is recorded at two addresses in Paris: 13 rue du Roule in 1817 and 8 rue des Prouvaires in 1822. He was succeeded at this latter address by the gold box maker Louis-François Tronquoy (see lots 49, 57 and 58).