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Boîte à oiseau chanteur en argent et émail, Genève, 1861-1864
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Boîte à oiseau chanteur en argent et émail, Genève, 1861-1864
- Long. 9,3 cm ; 3 5/8 in
rectangulaire à angles arrondis, gravée de feuilles de lierre, le couvercle orné d'une plaque d'émail peinte d'une vue d'un lac sur un fond guilloché pour imiter les rayons du soleil, au revers d'une composition florale, s'ouvrant sur un oiseau chanteur, la grille en vermeil repercée de rinceaux, un compartiment au dos contenant la clé du mouvement, l'intérieur en vermeil, poinçon d'importateur Mollard Père & Fils, Paris, et d'import français (bigorne, 1835-1864)
rounded rectangular, engraved with ivy leaves, the lid with an enamel painted plaque of a view of a lake on a sunray engine-turned ground, the reverse with a spray of flowers, opening to reveal a singing bird, pierced silver-gilt grille, the back with a compartment containing the movement key, silver-gilt interior, importer's mark of Mollard Père & Fils, Paris, French import mark (bigorne, 1835-1864)
rounded rectangular, engraved with ivy leaves, the lid with an enamel painted plaque of a view of a lake on a sunray engine-turned ground, the reverse with a spray of flowers, opening to reveal a singing bird, pierced silver-gilt grille, the back with a compartment containing the movement key, silver-gilt interior, importer's mark of Mollard Père & Fils, Paris, French import mark (bigorne, 1835-1864)
Condition
overall good condition, movement currently functioning but not guaranteed by Sothebys
"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."
Catalogue Note
Pierre-Joseph Mollard (1805-1870), et son fils Auguste (1836-1916) étaient issus d'une grande famille d'orfèvres et horlogers de Grenoble, leur ancêtre Jacques étant actif entre 1693 et 1717. Ils insculpèrent leur poinçon en 1861, sis au 41 rue de Grenelle-Saint-Honoré, poinçon qu'Auguste conserva après la mort de son père jusqu'en 1910. Auguste Mollard exposa au salon entre 1865 et 1874, et surtout redécouvrit la technique des émaux à jour, dont il déposa un brevet. Il négligea pourtant de le faire fructifier et ce brevet fut cédé par la suite à Boucheron.