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boîte à miniature en porphyre à montures en or de deux couleurs, Paris, 1780
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- boîte à miniature en porphyre à montures en or de deux couleurs, Paris, 1780
- hardstone, gold, ivory
- Diam. 5 cm ; 2 in.
ronde, le couvercle et dessous orné de miniatures postérieures peintes en grisaille, celle du couvercle, peinte de Léda et le cygne, celle du dessous d'une nymphe pensive, les montures à entrelacs de rubans, poinçon de maître [?]C, poinçons de charge et décharge de Henri Clavel
circular, the lid and base inset with later miniatures painted en grisaille, that on the lid with Leda embracing the Swan, that on the base with a pensive nymph, interlaced mounts, maker's mark [?]C, charge and discharge marks of Henri Clavel
circular, the lid and base inset with later miniatures painted en grisaille, that on the lid with Leda embracing the Swan, that on the base with a pensive nymph, interlaced mounts, maker's mark [?]C, charge and discharge marks of Henri Clavel
Condition
miniature on lid probably added circa 1905-1910.
"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."