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Boîte à portrait en laque verte montée en or par Jean-Etienne de Paris, Paris, 1768-1775
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- inlaid with gold stripes, the lid inset with a portrait of a large gentleman, entrelac-de-rubans chased border mounts, tortoiseshell lining, maker's mark, charge and discharge of Julien Alaterre, illegible date letter
- Long. 7 cm
- 2 3/4 in wide
le couvercle serti du portrait d'un gentilhomme corpulent, la monture ciselée d'entrelacs de rubans, la doublure en écaille, poinçon de maître peu lisible, charge et décharge de Julien Alaterre, lettre date illisible
Condition
There is crimping to mounts; lid miniature has been out and is loose.
"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."