- 48
Tabatière en or de deux tons et ivoire, vers 1911
Estimate
7,500 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- 20th century
- the lid pierced and chased with Napoleon raising the King of Rome above the font at the infant's baptism, ivory ground, the front and back chased with the initial N within leaf-and-berry trails, the base applied with an Imperial eagle within a holly border, struck with prestige marks W or M and an eagle's head
- Long. 7,2cm
- 2 7/8 in wide
le couvercle avec une plaque d'ivoire incrustée d'or: Napoléon levant son fils le Roi de Rome devant les fonds baptismaux; l'initiale N sur le devant et l'arrière de la bâte au milieu d'une frise de feuilles de laurier et baies, le dessous ciselé d'un aigle impérial ceint d'une bordure de chêne en bas-relief, marqué du poinçon de prestige à la tête d'aigle et d'un poinçon W
Condition
Hair cracks to ivory; lid lining with shallow dents.
"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
Le fils de Napoléon fut baptisé avec faste en la cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris le 9 juin 1811. La scène représentée sur cette boîte est tirée d'une médaille frappée par Bernard Andrieu en souvenir de cet événement. Le Mercure de France relate en mars 1812 lors de sa présentation à l'empereur : " cette médaille est sans conteste la plus parfaite jamais frappée .... sur une face on voit l'empereur, debout dans sa tenue de cérémonie, élevant Sa Majesté le Roi de Rome comme pour le présenter à l'ensemble des Français, en souvenir du geste de Sa Majesté lors de la cérémonie de baptême."