Lot 42
  • 42

A silver-mounted, gilt-tooled green leather portefeuille and case early 19th century

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • the silver mount stamped P.L. for Pierre Leplain

  • height 8 in.; width 11 3/4 in.
  • 20 cm; 30 cm
inscribed PORTEFEUILLE APPARTENANT à S.A.R. MONSIEUR.

Provenance

Sotheby's London, June 26, 1987, lot 93, illustrated

Condition

The leather with surface scratches, scuffs, some small water marks and discolorations. Some abrasions to corners and edges, not extensive. The silver mount with minor traces of oxidation and surface dirt. In very good overall 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

The title "Monsieur" referred at the end of the 18th century to Louis XVI's brother, Louis Stanislas Xavier de France, the comte de Provence (1755-1824), who ruled 1814-1824 as Louis XVIII.