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boîte "à l'ottomane" en or, pierres précieuses et émail, Genève, vers 1835
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- boîte "à l'ottomane" en or, pierres précieuses et émail, Genève, vers 1835
- scalloped oval form, applied with a rose diamond scroll within flower and trophy painted segments, the base with a flaming sun, the interior enamelled with the Ottoman Crescent and Star
- Long. 8,4 cm ; 3 1/4 in
forme ovale en lobes rayonnants ornés de fleurs et trophées peints, au centre, un rinceau de diamants taillés en rose, le dessous décoré d'un soleil flamboyant, l'intérieur émaillé du Croissant et de l'Etoile ottomans
Condition
Restoration to scarlet enamel on sides and small portion of base also to turquoise on small portion of base; otherwise good condition with minor losses on narrow white borders.
"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."