Lot 13
  • 13

Tabatière en or de trois couleurs, Les Frères Souchay, Paris, vers 1770

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • Tabatière en or de trois couleurs, Les Frères Souchay, Paris, vers 1770
  • silver
  • Long. 8,3 cm, 3 1/4 in.
ovale, les panneaux guillochés de losanges à effet moiré, les montures ciselées de rinceaux et fleurs en or de plusieurs couleurs, l'intérieur portant l'inscription en lettres gothiques: K.W. Ramler, poinçon de maître et poinçons de prestige français

Condition

In overall good condition - marks clear - weight 105 g ; 3oz 6dwt.
"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

Karl Wilhelm Peter Ramler (1725-1798) était un poète, traducteur et théoricien littéraire allemand. Né à Kolberg, il étudia la théologie à Halle puis la médecine à Berlin, mais fut happé par la philosophie et devint professeur de philosophie à Berlin entre 1748 et 1790.