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Deux boîtes en or, probablement Espagne ou Portugal, XXe siècle
Estimate
4,500 - 5,500 EUR
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Description
- Deux boîtes en or, probablement Espagne ou Portugal, XXe siècle
- Yellow gold, ivory, glass
- Long. 8 cm ; 3 1/8 in, 8,3 cm ; 3 1/4 in
une, en forme de cartouche, le couvercle orné d'un panneau antérieur en ivoire de Canton, à décor en haut relief d'oiseaux parmi des chrysanthèmes et bordé d'une frise grecque, le dessous gravé d'armoiries, poinçons de prestige, la seconde rectangulaire, le couvercle orné d'un relief en verre moulé représentant la Marchande de cupidons, sur un fond repoussé et ciselé de fleurs sur un fond hachûré, la bâte et le dessous au décor similaire, traces de poinçons
the first of cartouche form, the lid inset with an earlier Cantonese ivory panel, carved with birds among chrysanthems in high relief, the key pattern border echoed on the sides, the base engraved with a full achievement of arms, prestige control marks, the other, rectangular, the lid inset with an oval pressed glass relief of La Marchande des Cupidons, after Bartolozzi's print, embossed and chased with flowers on a hatched ground, the sides and base similarly engraved, traces of mark
the first of cartouche form, the lid inset with an earlier Cantonese ivory panel, carved with birds among chrysanthems in high relief, the key pattern border echoed on the sides, the base engraved with a full achievement of arms, prestige control marks, the other, rectangular, the lid inset with an oval pressed glass relief of La Marchande des Cupidons, after Bartolozzi's print, embossed and chased with flowers on a hatched ground, the sides and base similarly engraved, traces of mark
Condition
both in good condition, apart from slight wear to the first on the base;
ivory:112.7gr
glass:128.4gr
"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
Les armes reprennent celles de Clement Auguste (1700-1761), Duc de Bavière, Electeur et Archevêque de Cologne, Evêque de Regensbourg, Munster et Paderborn, Hildesheim et Osnabrück, Grand Maître de l'Ordre Teutonique (1732-1761).
The decorative arms are those of Clemens August (1700-1761), Duke of Bavaria, Elector and Archbishop of Cologne, Bishop of Regensburg, Münster and Paderborn, Hildesheim and Osnabrück, Grand Master of the Teutonic Order from 1732 -1761.