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Lot 10
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tabatiere en or de quatre tons et email, Allemagne, fin du XVIIIe siecle

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • tabatiere en or de quatre tons et email, Allemagne, fin du XVIIIe siecle
  • gold, enamel
  • Long. 8 cm ; 3 1/8 in
de forme ovale allongée, la bordure et le dessous ciselés, en or de plusieurs tons, de fleurs et rubans, le couvercle et la bâte sertis de panneaux en or ciselés de la Toilette de Vénus et de putti représentant les Quatre Saisons sur un fond émaillé de bleu translucide, poinçons français de prestige, poinçons tardifs de contrôle français et hollandais

of elongated oval form, the borders and base chased in colored golds with ribbon-tied flowers, the lid and sides applied with chased gold panels of the Toilet of Venus and putti representing the Four Seasons on a transluscent blue enamel ground, within opaque white borders, French prestige marks and French and Dutch control marks

Condition

lid and base enamel restored, small loss to chased panel at rear
"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."