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A gold-mounted tortoiseshell box with verre fixé miniature, Jean-Louis Leferre, Paris, 1803-1809
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A gold-mounted tortoiseshell box with verre fixé miniature, Jean-Louis Leferre, Paris, 1803-1809
- ivory, tortoiseshell, leather (case), gold
- 6.7cm., 2 5/8 in. diameter
circular, the lid inset with a glazed ivory miniature depicting a goldfinch by a lavish urn of flowers and a bird's nest, gold lining, maker's mark, Paris 3e titre and garantie for 1798-1809, in leather case with gilt tooled monogram MTL under a wreath
Condition
lid: tortoiseshell chipped and cracked, some losses to miniature painting, gold rim detached
base: some minor chips to edges and gold lining has been re-fitted.
"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
Jean-Louis Leferre registered marks for: garniture de tabatières; tabletterie; le doublé from 159 rue St-Martin in 1803 and 1811/12. The mark was cancelled following his death in 1822 and his widow, Catherine- Adélaïde Duponnois, registered her own mark.