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tabatière 'à l'Ottomane' en or, émail et diamants taillés en rose, Genève, vers 1840
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- tabatière 'à l'Ottomane' en or, émail et diamants taillés en rose, Genève, vers 1840
- gold, enamel silver, diamonds
- Larg. 7,6 cm ; 3 in
de forme ovale polylobée, le couvercle orné au centre d'un gros diamant dans un cadre en forme de coeur bordé de guirlandes de fleurs sur un fond émaillé de rouge translucide et d'une frise de plus petits diamants, les lobes soit ornés de pierres précieuses soit peints de trophées sur un fond rose et ornements polychromes en tailles d'épargne, non poinçonnée
of scalloped oval form, the lid centred with a large rose diamond in a heart-shaped setting within a flower garland on translucent red enamel and a band of smaller rose diamonds, the jewelled lobes alternating painted trophies on rose pink with flowered polychrome taille d'épargne ornament, unmarked
of scalloped oval form, the lid centred with a large rose diamond in a heart-shaped setting within a flower garland on translucent red enamel and a band of smaller rose diamonds, the jewelled lobes alternating painted trophies on rose pink with flowered polychrome taille d'épargne ornament, unmarked
Condition
Excellent condition on exterior; a number of pinprick size dents on the interior, particularly on the lid as if something heavy and sharp had been carried inside.
"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."