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Etui à cure-dents en argent, A.J. Strachan, Londres, 1804
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Etui à cure-dents en argent, A.J. Strachan, Londres, 1804
- silver
- Long. 7cm, 2 3/4 in.
de forme rectangulaire au couvercle bombé et décor guilloché, l'intérieur en vermeil
Condition
overall good condition, mirror replaced. 36.1gr.
"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
Alexander James Strachan fut adoubé par Arthur Grimwade comme le ‘Paul Storr’ des boîtes en or, pour ces techniques remarquables et parce qu’il était le fournisseur principal de Rundell, Bridge et Rundell, parmi bien d’autres marchands de l’époque (A. Grimwade, London Goldsmiths 1697-1837, London, 1976, p. 673). Entre 1799, date de l’insculpation de son poinçon, et 1835, moment où il semble s’être retiré des affaires, Strachan produisit le plus grand nombre de boîtes, étuis et tabatières en or sous les formes les plus extravagantes, comme le lot 19.