Lot 56
  • 56

deux petites boîtes en or

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • deux petites boîtes en or
  • the first rectangular, elaborately chased in multi-coloured golds with clusters of flowers and foliage on a sablé ground, maker's mark [?]M, Vienna, date rubbed, circa 1825; and a circular powder box, plaid engine-turned within neo-classical borders, Toussaint-François Pillieux, bear's head 3e titre, Paris titre et grosse garantie 1798-1809

  • 8,3 et 6,2 cm ; 3 2/5 and 2 3/8 in
la première rectangulaire, richement ciselée en or de plusieurs tons de bouquets de fleurs et feuillages sur un fond sablé, poinçon de maître [?]M, Vienne, date effacée, vers 1825 ; et un poudrier rond, le fond guilloché en damier, les bordures d'encadrement néo-classiques, par Toussaint-François Pillieux, tête d'ours 3e titre, Paris titre et grosse garantie 1798-1809



 

Condition

Both in excellent crisp condition; second has minimal tiny pinhead size dent on side.
"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."