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Tabatière en nacre montée en or, fin du XIXe siècle
Estimate
3,800 - 4,500 EUR
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Description
- the lid carved with an 18th century subject of an outdoor recital, the veneered sides with carved, silvered and gilded musical trophies and diaper cartouches, later gold hinged clasp, the later gold lining struck 750 in a lozenge
- Long. 10 cm
- 4in wide
le couvercle décoré d'une scène de récital à l'extérieur dans l'esprit du XVIIIe siècle, la bâte plaquée décorée de trophées musicaux et de cartouches en argent et en vermeil, le fermoir postérieur à charnière d'or, la doublure d'or postérieure avec titre 750 dans un losange
Condition
Really needs to be seen and held to see delicacy of carving. Some wear to gilding and particularly to almost non existent silvering throughout but mostly on lid and back. The modern gold lining has a chequered design.
"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."