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A tortoiseshell and papier mâché tobacco or powder box with laque burgauté ornament, German, first half 18th century
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A tortoiseshell and papier mâché tobacco or powder box with laque burgauté ornament, German, first half 18th century
- tortoiseshell, gilt metal
- 11cm., 4 1/4 in. diameter
circular with domed lid, the lid lacquered and inlaid with mother of pearl and coloured gold paillons, in the manner associated with Johann Martin Heinrici, with panels of leaves and plants, the sides piqué with stripes and florets, the brass key and hinge plates cast with husk, shell and acanthus ornament
Condition
The lid has been cracked in several places and restored. There is a chip to the front rim above the opening. Understandably there are some paillon losses on the sides and a very few on the lid.
"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
For information about Heinrici, see the footnote to the previous lot.
Boxes of this size, described as powder boxes, were illustrated in Stalker and Parker's Treatise of japanning and varnishing, published in 1688 and widely distributed throughout Europe. The leaf decoration is also reminiscent of their examples.
Boxes of this size, described as powder boxes, were illustrated in Stalker and Parker's Treatise of japanning and varnishing, published in 1688 and widely distributed throughout Europe. The leaf decoration is also reminiscent of their examples.