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Boîte à oiseau chanteur en vermeil et émail dans le style de Charles Bruguier, Genève, troisième quart du XIXe siècle
Estimate
7,500 - 9,000 EUR
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Description
- the lid with mountain lake chalet, opening to reveal the singing, feathered bird, flowered enamel reserve, movement apparently unmarked, with key, in later case
- Long. 10 cm
- 4in wide
sur le couvercle, un chalet de montagne au bord d'un lac, s'ouvrant pour révéler l'oiseau automate, entouré d'émail orné de fleurs, mécanisme apparemment non poinçonné, avec sa clé, dans un étui en cuir moderne
Condition
Excellent condition. Movement is functioning, but Sotheby's does not guarantee the movement.
"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."