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Coffret en argent et sa clé par Emile Froment-Meurice, Paris, vers 1880
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Coffret en argent et sa clé par Emile Froment-Meurice, Paris, vers 1880
- silver
- Long. 22 cm, 1 545 g en tout ; 8 1/2 in long, 49oz 13dwt
de forme rectangulaire sur quatre pieds en forme de dragons supportant une colonne terminée en couronne, chaque côté appliqué et gravé de guirlandes de fleurs, un des côtés appliqué d'une pièce gravée: HOMMAGE DU TRIBOULET. et de l'autre côté d'une pièce gravée LEO XIII- 1879-1880 - PONT MAX, le couvercle ciselé de palmes, la prise du couvercle représentant les armoiries émaillées du pape Léon XIII, l'intérieur en velours pourpre
Condition
In overall good condition - some lack at the blue enamel
"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."
Catalogue Note
Le Triboulet était un journal satirique monarchiste français, fondé en 1878. Léon XIII (1810-1903), élu pape en 1878, est au grand dam des monarchistes, à l'origine du ralliement des catholiques français à la IIIe république.