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quatre boites en argent ou metal argente, XIXe siecle
Estimate
3,500 - 5,500 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- quatre boites en argent ou metal argente, XIXe siecle
- silver, amethyst, ivory, pearls
la première, France, rectangulaire, sertie d'une miniature de style XVIIIe siècle, les bordures en marcassite, 7 cm, 2 3/4 in ; la deuxième en métal argenté, sertie du portrait d'une jeune femme en costume du XVIIe siècle, une tête de putto à chaque extrémité, 6 cm, 2 3/8 in ; la troisième, Allemagne, vers 1850, en forme de cartouche, la base en agate rouge, le couvercle serti d'une huile représentant un paysage urbain, 9,5 cm ; 3 3/4 in ; et un coffre carré à pans coupés, Autriche-Hongrie, vers 1890, serti de perles et améthystes sur une monture à cage dentelée, 7,5 cm, 3 in
the first, French, rectangular, inset with a romantic miniature in 18th century taste, marcasite border, 7 cm, 2 3/4 in wide; a silvered metal box, set with a miniature of a lady in 17th century dress, each end with a putto head, 6 cm, 2 3/8 in; the third, German, cartouche-shaped with red agate base, the lid inset with a circular miniature in oil of a townscape, 9.5cm, 3 3/4 in; and a cut-cornered square Austro-Hungarian casket applied with amethyst and pearls over lacy cagework, 7.5cm, 3in
the first, French, rectangular, inset with a romantic miniature in 18th century taste, marcasite border, 7 cm, 2 3/4 in wide; a silvered metal box, set with a miniature of a lady in 17th century dress, each end with a putto head, 6 cm, 2 3/8 in; the third, German, cartouche-shaped with red agate base, the lid inset with a circular miniature in oil of a townscape, 9.5cm, 3 3/4 in; and a cut-cornered square Austro-Hungarian casket applied with amethyst and pearls over lacy cagework, 7.5cm, 3in
Condition
First: miniature slightly faded, very small chips at top corners of glass
Second: some damaged to miniature from damp and crumbled around corners of lid
Third: agate with several haircracks on sides, miniature with some damage
Fourth: would benefit, as would all the boxes, from professional cleaning
"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."