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Trois bonbonnières rondes en écaille à montures d'or, France, vers 1780
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
- gold & tortoiseshell & ivory
la première, en écaille brune, ornée d'une miniature représentant une fête villageoise, diam. 4.8 cm, 1 7/8 in ; les deux suivantes à décor d'étoiles en or piqué, l'une au couvercle orné d'un médaillon brodé d'un monogramme en or sur soie blanche, l'autre au couvercle orné d'un médaillon en or ciselé d'une rosace, diam. 6,5 cm ; 2 1/2 in
Provenance
Bonbonnière avec monogrammme: ancienne Collection Félix Doistau, Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, 18 & 19 juin, 1928
Condition
First: damp to miniature, pins missing to mounts.
Second: a few pins missing but overall good condition
third: pins missing and mounts detached;
"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."