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quatre boites rondes en ivoire ou laque a monture en or, France, vers 1785
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- quatre boites rondes en ivoire ou laque a monture en or, France, vers 1785
- gold, ivory, lacquer, tortoiseshell
- Diam. 8 cm ; 3 1/8 in à 5,7 cm ; 2 1/4 in
la première, en ivoire, le couvercle à décor laqué d'un sujet à l'Ottomane: une jeune femme jouant de la cithare ; la seconde, en laque rouge, sertie du portrait d'une jeune femme, les bordures en or ; la troisième, en laque noire et or de différents tons disposés en cercles concentriques ; la dernière, en laque couleur crème sertie de bandes d'or coloré, toutes à doublure en écaille
the first ivory, the lid lacquered with a Turkish subject of a lady playing the zither; the second of striped red lacquer, inset with a portrait of a lady, corded gold borders; the third decorated with different coloured golds inlaid in wavy concentric circles on black lacquer; the last, cream lacquer inlaid with coloured gold stripes, all with tortoiseshell linings and apparently unmarked
the first ivory, the lid lacquered with a Turkish subject of a lady playing the zither; the second of striped red lacquer, inset with a portrait of a lady, corded gold borders; the third decorated with different coloured golds inlaid in wavy concentric circles on black lacquer; the last, cream lacquer inlaid with coloured gold stripes, all with tortoiseshell linings and apparently unmarked
Condition
all with slight damage, particularly unpinned mounts and slightly damaged interior, but generally smart impression given.
"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."