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A gold-mounted poudre d'écaille boîte à miniature, probably French, circa 1775
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A gold-mounted poudre d'écaille boîte à miniature, probably French, circa 1775
- tortoiseshell, gold
- 7.6cm., 3in. diameter
circular, the lid with a contemporary miniature, French school, oil on canvas, depicting cowherds before a castle, the sides and base with gilded piqué pellets, stamped bead and reed gold rims, tortoiseshell-lined, apparently unmarked apart from later French import mark (ET)
Condition
Some cracks to paint of miniature bottom right. Losses to gilding of most pellets and rubbed surface overalltwo pellets lacking on base and several irregular on sides; glue traces round edges of interior.
"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."