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Tabatière en or par Simon-Achille Léger, Paris, 1819-1838
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Tabatière en or par Simon-Achille Léger, Paris, 1819-1838
- gold
- Long. 8,5 cm ; 3 3/8 in
de forme rectangulaire, aux bordures neo-classiques, l'intérieur gravé d'une inscription, poinçons de garantie et poinçon de maître
rectangular waisted form, decorated with scalloped panels within neo-classical borders, the interior engraved with presentation inscription, maker's mark, bear's head, Paris 3e titre, grosse garantie
rectangular waisted form, decorated with scalloped panels within neo-classical borders, the interior engraved with presentation inscription, maker's mark, bear's head, Paris 3e titre, grosse garantie
Provenance
The inscription reads: Témoignage de satisfaction / donné par S.A.R. Mr le Duc d'Orléans / à Mr Lafon / le 18 mai 1830 above the coat-of-arms of the Duc d'Orléans
Condition
excellent.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Cette tabatière fut présentée à Lafon (probablement le célèbre acteur Pierre Lafon) en mai 1830, deux mois avant que le duc d'Orléans n'accède au trône sous le nom de Louis-Philippe, Roi des Français, suite à la Révolution de juillet.
This box was presented to Lafon (possibly the celebrated actor Pierre Lafon) in May 1830, two months before the duc d'Orleans acceded to the throne as Louis-Philippe, King of the French, following the July Revolution.