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deux étuis à cire en or de trois tons, Paris, 1787
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- deux étuis à cire en or de trois tons, Paris, 1787
- three colour gold
- 13 et 12 cm ; 5 1/8 et 4 3/4 in, avec pochettes modernes en daim
chacun orné de grains et étoiles sur un fond strié, ceint de bordures d'or de couleur ciselées de guirlandes, le premier converti en étui à rouge à lèvres, avec une matrice P gravée posterieurement, poinçon de Toussaint-François Pillieux; le second en un briquet, aussi gravé postérieurement d'un monogramme, poinçon de Barthélemy Pillieux
each scattered with pellets and stars on a reeded ground within chased coloured gold garland borders, the first converted into a lipstick holder, later engraved matrix with stylised P, maker's mark of Toussaint-François Pillieux; the second converted into a cigarette lighter, the matrix later engraved with a monogram, maker's mark of Barthélemy Pillieux
each scattered with pellets and stars on a reeded ground within chased coloured gold garland borders, the first converted into a lipstick holder, later engraved matrix with stylised P, maker's mark of Toussaint-François Pillieux; the second converted into a cigarette lighter, the matrix later engraved with a monogram, maker's mark of Barthélemy Pillieux
Condition
Excellent crisp condition; second very minir dent in one lower panel
"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
Barthélémy Pillieux cautionna Toussaint-François lors de son accès à la maîtrise à Paris le 18 mars 1786. Il se peut qu'ils furent parents, frères ou bien cousins.
Barthélemy Pillieux sponsored Toussaint-François as master goldsmith in Paris on 18 March 1786. It is probable that they were related, probably brothers or cousins.