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A gold and enamel bonbonnière
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- diameter 6cm, 2 1/4 in
Jean-François Delanoy, charge and discharge marks of Henri Clavel, Paris, 1787
circular, the lid applied with a cut-cornered rectangular plaque of a multi-coloured paillon floral cluster, the ground of translucent blue enamel scattered with paillon stars, the borders chased with flowering urns and scrolls, tortoiseshell lining
circular, the lid applied with a cut-cornered rectangular plaque of a multi-coloured paillon floral cluster, the ground of translucent blue enamel scattered with paillon stars, the borders chased with flowering urns and scrolls, tortoiseshell lining
Condition
The mounts are slightly crimped indicating that they have been removed at some point. Otherwise in good order and appealing.
"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-François Delanoy entered his mark in 1785 sponsored by Nicolas-Joseph Mauguier and is recorded as working in the rue St Martin until 1787 and the rue St Denis until 1793. He was one of at least five members of his family who worked as sertisseurs, goldsmiths who specialised in setting and mounting. Many of the gold cagework mounts produced by him enclose enamel panels with paillon ornament. For a similar example, see Grandjean et al., The James A. Rothschild Collection at Waddesdon Manor: Gold Boxes and Miniatures of the Eighteenth Century, 1975, no. 58.