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A SWISS OR GERMAN ENAMELED GOLD CIRCULAR BOX, MAKER'S MARK M & P CROWNED, CIRCA 1790 |
估價
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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描述
- marked inside base and cover M & P incuse with crown above and heart below, between two leaf motifs
- gold, enamel
- diameter 3 in.
- 7.6 cm
with concentric engine-turning, chased borders of green enamel leaves and opalescent beads, centered by multi-color enamel rosettes with sky blue enamel line borders
Condition
several opalescent beads damaged or lost, minor green enamel loss to leaves, otherwise good
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
拍品資料及來源
This maker’s mark is found on many gold boxes of the late 18th century. Serge Grandjean lists five boxes by this maker in the Louvre. (Les tabatières du musée du Louvre, nos. 601-606.) The Gilbert collection contains an exceptional automaton example with dancing girl on a tightrope and four bell carillon, see Charles Truman, The Gilbert Collection of Gold Boxes, no. 121, pp. 348-9.