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Boite en écaille à monture d'or sertie d'une miniature, par François Rochet, Paris, 1809-1819
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Boite en écaille à monture d'or sertie d'une miniature, par François Rochet, Paris, 1809-1819
- tortoiseshell, gold, glass, ivory
- Diam. 9 cm ; 3 1/2 in
ronde, le couvercle orné d'une miniature ovale de Mercure et Psyche, poinçons de garantie et poinçon de maître
circular, the lid inset with an oval miniature possibly depicting Mercury escorting Psyche to her marriage to Cupid, maker's mark, bear's head 3e titre and petite garantie
circular, the lid inset with an oval miniature possibly depicting Mercury escorting Psyche to her marriage to Cupid, maker's mark, bear's head 3e titre and petite garantie
Condition
various small chips to tortoiseshell on both lid and base, also two minor cracks on side of lid, some crimping to interior of lid mount. Miniature in very good condition except for very small amounts of flaking at each side, on edge and some moisture below the glass.
"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
François Rochet worked as a mounter of snuff boxes and other objects entering gold and doublé marks for bijouterie : la tabletterie in 1799/1800 from 218 rue Saint-Martin and in 1812 as bijoutier garnisseur : la boîte ronde et de forme from 253 rue Saint-Martin. The business was taken over by his son François-Claude-Victor in 1820/1.