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Cinq tabatieres et boites a fard, XIXe siecle
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Cinq tabatieres et boites a fard, XIXe siecle
- mother of pearl, gold, tortoiseshell
- Long. 6 cm - 7,5 cm ; 2 3/8 in - 3in
comprenant une boîte à rouge en nacre et burgau, rectangulaire, à monture en argent, sertie de petits insectes en argent, composé de deux compartiments et d'un pinceau à manche de nacre, poinçon de décharge de Julien Berthe, lettre-date pour 1753 ; une autre également en nacre serti de fleurs et rinceaux en feuille d'argent ; une tabatière ovale en nacre à doublure en écaille et feuille d'argent, poinçon de décharge de Paris effacé ; une tabatière en agate en forme de cartouche, les montures en or ciselées, le panneau en agate du couvercle postérieur, vers 1730 ; et une tabatière en métal doré ronde, le couvercle serti a posteriori de panneau d'agate, vers 1750
comprising a rectangular burgau and mother-of-pearl boîtes à rouge, silver mounts and silver foil-applied insect ornaments, interior with two compartments and mother-of-pearl handled brush, Paris discharge mark of Julien Berthe, date letter for 1753 ; another mother-of-pearl boîte à rouge with foiled flower and scroll ornament ; an oval tortoiseshell lined foiled mother-of-pearl snuffbox, rubbed Paris discharge mark ; a cartouche-shaped agate snuffbox with chased gold sides, the lid with later agate panel, unmarked, circa 1730 ; and a circular Birmingham gilt-metal snuffbox, the lid later inset with agate panels, circa 1750
comprising a rectangular burgau and mother-of-pearl boîtes à rouge, silver mounts and silver foil-applied insect ornaments, interior with two compartments and mother-of-pearl handled brush, Paris discharge mark of Julien Berthe, date letter for 1753 ; another mother-of-pearl boîte à rouge with foiled flower and scroll ornament ; an oval tortoiseshell lined foiled mother-of-pearl snuffbox, rubbed Paris discharge mark ; a cartouche-shaped agate snuffbox with chased gold sides, the lid with later agate panel, unmarked, circa 1730 ; and a circular Birmingham gilt-metal snuffbox, the lid later inset with agate panels, circa 1750
Condition
First three all with some damage or restoration, agate and gold boxe in good condition, the last with gilt-metal very worn. le panneau en agate du couvercle postérieur
"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."