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Tabatière en or et améthyste, Allemagne, vers 1760
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Tabatière en or et améthyste, Allemagne, vers 1760
- gold and amethyst
- Long. 8 cm ; 3 1/8 in
de forme rectangulaire aux angles arrondis, la bâte incurvée, le couvercle orné d'un décor en or ciselé d'une jeune femme portant des paniers de fleurs et d'un perroquet sous une arche, encadré de volutes et décor de treillis, les montures en or à striures, l'appui-pouce en volutes, non poinçonnée
rounded rectangular, the lid applied with a pierced gold subject of a maiden carrying baskets of flowers and a parrott under an arch, within scroll and diaper work, reeded mounts, scroll thumbpiece, unmarked
rounded rectangular, the lid applied with a pierced gold subject of a maiden carrying baskets of flowers and a parrott under an arch, within scroll and diaper work, reeded mounts, scroll thumbpiece, unmarked
Condition
some cracks at each corner of lid, visible on the inside only, crack to amethyst starting from right hand corner, down to base, up to first quarter of front, four further nicks to amethyst at front
"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."