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Nécessaire en améthyste à monture d'or, Allemagne, vers 1770 et après
Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Nécessaire en améthyste à monture d'or, Allemagne, vers 1770 et après
- Hardstone and gold
- Haut. 9 cm ; 3 1/2 in
le couvercle sculpté d'un petit chien aux yeux et colliers en diamants et saphirs roses, le nécessaire, postérieur, à striures, contenant des ustensiles en or: cuillères, porte-crayon et compartiment à senteurs avec éponge, les montures et quelques ustensiles avec poinçon de contrôle français, dans un étui en chagrin du XVIIIe siècle
Condition
Head of pug has been damaged and re-glued in the past. There is a small chip on base rim; Thumbpiece is lacking. Case is very worn with considerable losses to shagreen.Still a charming piece.
"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."