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tabatière en nacre à montures et décor en argent, Paris, 1765
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- tabatière en nacre à montures et décor en argent, Paris, 1765
- silve, foil, mother of pearl
- Long. 7,5 cm ; 3 in
rectangulaire, le couvercle, la bâte et le dessous à décor en feuille d'argent de paysans ivres sis au milieu de ruines sur un fond de nacre colorée vert, l'intérieur doublé d'une feuille dorée à motifs estampés, poinçon de maître illisible, charge et décharge de Jean-Jacques Prévost
rectangular, the lid, sides and base decorated in raised silver foil with drunken peasants amid ruins against a ground of mother-of-pearl on green colouring, the interior lined with patterned stamped gilt foil, maker's mark illegible, charge and discharge marks of Jean-Jacques Prevost
rectangular, the lid, sides and base decorated in raised silver foil with drunken peasants amid ruins against a ground of mother-of-pearl on green colouring, the interior lined with patterned stamped gilt foil, maker's mark illegible, charge and discharge marks of Jean-Jacques Prevost
Condition
scrapes, cracks and restoration to mother-of-pearl, but the general effect is very pleasing.
"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."