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A miniature gold, purpurine and heliotrope desk seal, French or Italian, circa 1845
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A miniature gold, purpurine and heliotrope desk seal, French or Italian, circa 1845
- gold, purpurine, bloodstone
- 4.5cm., 1 3/4 in. high
surmounted by a chained monkey with begging bowl, on a purpurine support, the bloodstone matrix engraved with monogram, apparently OASE, below a continental untitled nobleman's coronet
Condition
Very fine chasing. Matrix probably a later replacement as mount slightly ragged but otherwise excellent condition throughout.
"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
See Henri Vever, La bijouterie française au XIXe siècle, Paris, 1906, vol. I, pp. 313-6, for examples of monkeys and other animals modelled around 1845 by the artist Hubert Obry for use on cravat pins and fob seals.