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Bonbonnière en écaille et émail à monture en or, Paris, 1769
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Bonbonnière en écaille et émail à monture en or, Paris, 1769
- gold and tortoiseshell
- Diam. 7,5 cm ; 3 in.
ronde, le couvercle orné d'une plaque en émail, probablement Genève, début XIXe siècle, représentant Alexandre le Grand rendant visite à Apelle lorsqu'il peint Campaspe, dans un cadre en or repercé, les montures en or repercées à décor d'oves et de fleurs, poinçons de maître illisible, lettre date, charge et décharge de Julien Alaterre (1768-1774,) poinçons de contrôle français
the lid applied with an enamel plaque, probably Geneva, early 19th century; depicting Alexander the Great visiting Apelle while he is painting Campaspe, pierced gold outer frame and mounts, maker's mark illegible, date letter, charge and discharge of Julien Alaterre (1768-1774), French control marks
the lid applied with an enamel plaque, probably Geneva, early 19th century; depicting Alexander the Great visiting Apelle while he is painting Campaspe, pierced gold outer frame and mounts, maker's mark illegible, date letter, charge and discharge of Julien Alaterre (1768-1774), French control marks
Condition
good condition overall apart from cracks to enamel plaque: mounts loose
"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."