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Etui à cure-dents en or, émail et pierres précieuses, James Morisset, 1785
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 EUR
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Description
- Etui à cure-dents en or, émail et pierres précieuses, James Morisset, 1785
- human, diamonds, gold, enamel
- Long. 9.2cm., 3 5/8 in.
en forme de navette, à décor en émail translucide bleu sur fond guilloché de pois et rayures verticales, le couvercle serti d'un médaillon de cheveux tressés ceint de diamants de taille ancienne, les bordures en taille d'épargne formées de maillons dorés sur fond bleu, miroir d'origine à l'intérieur du couvercle, dans un étui tardif S.J. Phillips Ltd.
Condition
overall very good condition, small chip to left end of enamelled base, blue enamel on base has been restored.
"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
James Morisset (DATES) insculpa son poincon le 31 août 1770, sis à Denmark Street, St Giles. Auparavant, il travaillait avec son beau-frère Louis Toussaint en tant qu'émailleur pour Parker & Wakelin. Il s'installa à son compte entre 1773 et 1778, puis en partenariat avec C. Lukin, plus tard appelé Morriset, R & C Lukin entre 1780 et 1796, tout en continuant d'insculper son poinçon pour son propre compte. Outre les étuis et tabatières, James excella dans la création d'épées de presentation, dont trois sont conservées au Victoria & Albert Museum (274:1, 2-1869 ; M.39:1 to 3-1960 ; M.50-1963).