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deux boites en or en forme de navette
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- deux boites en or en forme de navette
- gold, hardstone, enamel
- Long. 9,5 cm ; 3 3/4 in et 8,5 cm ; 3 1/4 in
la première, dans le goût Régence, en quartz, la monture à cage en or ciselée de Hercule et Omphale sur le couvercle, de trophés de paix et guerre sur la bâte, fin du XIXe siècle ; la seconde dans le goût du XVIIIe siècle, le couvercle ciselé d'un rencontre équestre, la bâte ornée d'émaux en basse-taille, probablement Italie, XXe siècle
the first with gold cagework over patterned quartz, the lid chased with Hercules and Omphale, the sides with trophies of peace and war within plumy scrollwork, late 19th century in Régence taste; the second with lid chased with an equestrian encounter, the sides enamelled en basse-taille, probably Italian, 20th century in 18th taste
the first with gold cagework over patterned quartz, the lid chased with Hercules and Omphale, the sides with trophies of peace and war within plumy scrollwork, late 19th century in Régence taste; the second with lid chased with an equestrian encounter, the sides enamelled en basse-taille, probably Italian, 20th century in 18th taste
Condition
First: excellent.
Second: with a few losses to basse-taille enamel around the base rim,
neither box marked.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The Greek myth of Hercules and Omphale, with its theme of female domination and male subordination, was always more popular at times and in countries such as Russia, Austria and England with strong female rulers. Hercules, the mythological embodiment of testosterone, had murdered his friend Iphitus in a fit of madness and was sold as a slave for three years to Omphale, Queen of Lydia. She soon improved his lot by taking him as a lover but while in her thrall, he became effeminate and took to women's clothes and pursuits whereas she assumed his lion skin and club.