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A gold mounted rock crystal bonbonnière, Pierre-Denis Chaumont, Paris, 1788
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- A gold mounted rock crystal bonbonnière, Pierre-Denis Chaumont, Paris, 1788
- gold, rock crystal
- 6.5cm., 2 1/2 in. diameter
circular, the sides with pierced gold mounts, maker's mark, date letter, charge and discharge of Jean-François Kalendrin (1789-1792)
Provenance
Sotheby’s Geneva, 11 November 1981, lot 52
Condition
some pins missing and replaced. rock crystal panels probably replaced, consequently one minute split to gold mounts around lid and traces of glue around base panel. minor section of gold pierced border missing. general good order though and nice chasing,
"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."