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An enamel scent bottle with gold and enamel mounts, German or French, circa 1740
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- An enamel scent bottle with gold and enamel mounts, German or French, circa 1740
- gold, enamel
- 9cm., 3 1/2 in. high
the scroll-shaped white-enamelled bottle applied with gold-foiled putti among leafy scrolls, the stopper surmounted by a figure of Charity with dark blue enamel gown, unmarked
Condition
overall good condition apart from losses to enamel on stopper amd minor scrapes and firing flaws to white enamel, revealing verdigree around the incrustations, possibly later matrix.
"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
Identifying the origins of the various types of enamelling, in France and Germany, encrusted with gold foil and dating from the seventeen thirties to sixties, has long exercised scholars. The late Charles Truman lucidly explained the difficulties (The Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection, Renaissance jewels, gold boxes, etc., London, 1984, pp. 266-9) but still felt there were many more answers to be found.