tabatière en laque du Japon à montures en or, probablement Paris, 1763

ovale, le couvercle serti du portrait d'une jeune fille à la chevelure ornée de fleurs, école française, milieu du XVIII^e siècle, encadré d'une guirlande à noeud de rubans, la monture à cage ciselée de guirlandes d'épis de blé et rubans, la bâte ornée de petites colonnes encadrant des panneaux de laque couleur aventurine décorée de nuages et pavillons, la doublure en or, poinçon de maître partiellement effacé,  poinçon de charge de J.J. Prévost

oval, the lid inset with the miniature of a girl with flowers in her powdered hair, French school, mid 18th century, within a ribbon-tied swag frame, the cagework mounts chased with interlaced husk garlands and ribbons, the sides divided with small pilasters, enclosing panels of aventurine-ground lacquer decorated with airy pavilions and clouds, gold-lined, maker's mark partially rubbed, apparent charge marks of J.J. Prévost

"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."