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Tabatière en or et émail, Genève, vers 1805
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Tabatière en or et émail, Genève, vers 1805
- gold
- Long. 8,9 cm ; 3 1/2 in
rectangulaire, le couvercle orné d'une scène de mythologie classique en grisaille, probablement représentant Arria et Paetus, encadrée d'une fine bordure en or ciselé de feuilles de houx, la bâte et le dessous ornés de panneaux émaillés de bleu à motifs géométriques sur fond guilloché rayonnant, les angles à motifs de feuille et rayures en émail bleu, noir et blanc, trace de poinçon de maître
rectangular, the lid painted with a grisaille mythology scene, probably Arria and Paetus en grisaille, within holly-chased gold borders, the sides and base with geometric patterns intricately enamelled with blue on a reeded engine-turned ground, the angles with leaf and reeded motifs enamelled in blue, black and white, trace of maker's mark
rectangular, the lid painted with a grisaille mythology scene, probably Arria and Paetus en grisaille, within holly-chased gold borders, the sides and base with geometric patterns intricately enamelled with blue on a reeded engine-turned ground, the angles with leaf and reeded motifs enamelled in blue, black and white, trace of maker's mark
Condition
some panels restored, sprayed overall.
"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
Arria, dans la Rome antique, était la femme de Caecina Paetus, condamné à se suicider après avoir participé à une rebellion contre l'empereur Claude. Pour lui donner du courage, elle se poignarda elle-même puis tendit l'arme à son époux en disant: 'Paete, non dolet' (Paetus, ça ne fait pas mal).
Arria was a woman in Ancient Rome whose husband Caecina Paetus was condamned to suicide by the emperor Claudius for his part in a rebellion. To give him courage, she first stabbed herself and then passed the dagger to Paetus saying "Paete, non dolet" ("Paetus, it does not hurt").