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A hardstone bonbonnière with gold and enamel mounts, in 18th century English taste, late 19th century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- A hardstone bonbonnière with gold and enamel mounts, in 18th century English taste, late 19th century
- GOLD, HARDSTONE
- 7.5 cm., 3 in. diameter
circular, the lid and base overlaid with a richly-chased scrollwork enclosing putti, birds and flowers, the white enamel collar inscribed: Rien d'agréable loin de vous between gold flourishes, the rim with French prestige discharge mark of Henri Clavel
Provenance
Manuscript Catalogue of Miniatures and Objects of Art, n.d., p. 11, ‘Acquired by Robert Earl of Crewe’.
Condition
One tendril of gold lacking on lid at 7 o'clock; slight crimping along rim of base
"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."