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deux tabatieres rectangulaires a pans coupes
Estimate
4,500 - 5,500 EUR
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Description
- deux tabatieres rectangulaires a pans coupes
- silver-gilt, glass micromosaic, granite, gilt-metal, oil on paper
la première, en vermeil, le couvercle serti d'une micromosaique: deux paysannes dans la campagne romaine, les bordures et la bâte ciselés d'une frise de fruits et feuilles, le dessous guilloché, William Lea & Co., Birmingham, 1819; la seconde en granit, le couvercle serti d'une miniature à l'huile représentant des ruines, la monture en métal doré, Rome, vers 1830
the first silver-gilt, the lid inset with a micromosaic view of the Roman campana, two peasant girls in the foreground, the border and sides chased with a frieze of fruits and leaves, the base engine-turned, William Lea & Co., Birmingham, date letter V in a shield ; and a green granit box, the lid inset with a miniature in oils on paper of antique ruins, gilt-metal mounts, Rome, circa 1830
the first silver-gilt, the lid inset with a micromosaic view of the Roman campana, two peasant girls in the foreground, the border and sides chased with a frieze of fruits and leaves, the base engine-turned, William Lea & Co., Birmingham, date letter V in a shield ; and a green granit box, the lid inset with a miniature in oils on paper of antique ruins, gilt-metal mounts, Rome, circa 1830
Condition
First: micromosaic with a few small losses, small dents on box to right of thumbpiece, and also on back corner of top at one o'clock,
second : cracked on right side of lid with two small portions missing.
"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."