Lot 47
  • 47

boîte à mouches ronde en or et émail, vers 1890

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description

  • boîte à mouches ronde en or et émail, vers 1890
  • the lid enamelled en plein with Venus and attendants. opening to reveal three scroll-chased covered compartments, one containing the brush, the base also opening and enamelled with a temple and love trophies, the waisted sides chased with volutes between further enamel panels, French prestige marks including maker's mark NCQ, charge of J. Alaterre and date letter O
  • Diam. 5,5 cm ; 2 1/4 in
le couvercle émaillé en plein de Vénus et ses compagnons, s'ouvrant sur trois compartiments ciselés de rinceaux, l'un contenant le pinceau, le dessous émaillé s'ouvrant également, orné d'un temple et de trophées de l'amour, la bâte incurvée ciselée de volutes et incrustée de panneaux émaillés, poinçons de prestige français pour le poinçon de maître NCQ, le poinçon de charge de J. Alaterre and la lettre date O.  

Condition

Excellent condition
"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.
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