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souvenir en nacre à monture d'or, probablement Allemagne, fin du XVIIIe siècle
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- souvenir en nacre à monture d'or, probablement Allemagne, fin du XVIIIe siècle
- mother of pearl, ivory, gold, enamel
- Haut. 8 cm ; 3 1/8 in
l'un des côtés orné d'une plaque en émail peinte d'une allégorie de l'Amour conquérant, les montures et la devise en or à décor "bright-cut", le fermoir en diamant taillé en rose, l'intérieur contenant des tablettes en ivoire
one side applied with an enamel plaque painted with an allegory of Love the Conqueror, bright-cut gold mounts and motto, rose diamond thumbpiece, interior with ivory memorandum slips
one side applied with an enamel plaque painted with an allegory of Love the Conqueror, bright-cut gold mounts and motto, rose diamond thumbpiece, interior with ivory memorandum slips
Condition
crack to mother of pearl on front; lid loose; lacking pencil; slips probably not original; otherwise OK.
"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."