- 288
Boîte à miniature en écaille et monture en or, Paris, vers 1783
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 EUR
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Description
- gold and tortoiseshell
- Diam. 6 cm ; 2 3/8 in
ronde, le couvercle orné d'un médaillon en nacre gravé en relief et peint du vol en montgolfière de Messieurs Charles et Robert, décembre 1783, inscrit 'A l'Immortalité', dans un décor de pois en or piqué, décharge d'Henry Clavel pour très petits ouvrages (oeillet)
Condition
some pellets missing, the lid with knick and crack at 11 o'clock. the very charming panel in good condition, a few pins missing to mounts.
"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
Le relief illustré sur le couvercle de cette tabatière est d'après une gravure illustrant le 'Départ de MM. Charles et Robert, du Jardin des Tuilleries dans leur Machine Aérostatique le 1er Décembre 1783'. Voir lot 291 pour de plus amples informations.