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A GOLD AND ENAMEL BONBONNIÈRE, JOSEPH-ETIENNE BLERZY, PARIS, 1786 | A gold and enamel bonbonnière, Joseph-Etienne Blerzy, Paris, 1786
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- 7 cm., 2 3/4 in. diameter,
circular, decorated overall with a 'mosaïque' pattern of gold paillons picked out in scarlet and green on a translucent blue ground, ropetwist and opaque white enamel borders, maker's mark, charge and discharge marks of Henri Clavel, date letter for 1786, in modern fitted black suede case
Condition
Firing flaw in the white enamel causing mottle, traces of restoration on the blue enamel rim along the base, otherwise good condition
"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
A gold and enamel bonbonnière closely resembling the present lot in terms of design, shape and colours, is to be found in the Wallace Collection (Charles Truman, The Wallace Collection, Catalogue of Gold Boxes, London, 2013, no. 61, p. 219).