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A GOLD-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL BOÎTE À MINIATURES, JEAN-BAPTISTE BETMON, PARIS, 1820-1826 | A gold-mounted tortoiseshell boîte à miniatures, Jean-Baptiste Betmon, Paris, 1820-1826
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- 8cm., 3 1/8 in. wide
the six miniatures in watercolour and gouache on vellum, painted with countryside pastimes, attributed to Louis-Nicolas van Blarenberghe, set into a rectangular tortoiseshell snuffbox with gold piqué foliate scroll ornament and gold mounts, maker's mark, Paris titre et garantie for 1819-1838
Condition
Good condition apart from cracks in tortoiseshell base and one side. Miniatures fresh.
"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-Baptiste Betmon entered two marks for la bijouterie; le doublé from 17 rue Greneta, Paris, on 26 June 1820. They were expunged (biffés) on 5 June 1826.