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A GOLD AND ENAMEL BONBONNIÈRE, HANAU, CIRCA 1790 | A gold and enamel bonbonnière, Hanau, circa 1790
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- 6.3 cm., 2 1/2 in., diameter
circular, the lid and base painted en plein in opaque and translucent enamels over concentric engine-turning with waterscapes, the lid after an engraving of Pêcheurs à la ligne, the base after Le matin, by Claude-Joseph Vernet, the sides with fisherfolk, ropetwist borders, maker's mark FF crowned incuse between two flourishes
Provenance
Sir A. Chester Beatty Collection, sale, 17 June 1963, lot 320
Condition
excellent crisp conditon, well painted with interesting sides
"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."