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Boite de toilette couverte en vermeil probablement au chiffre de la princesse Laeticia Bonaparte par Eugène Michaut pour Bapst et Falize, Paris, vers 1890
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Boite de toilette couverte en vermeil probablement au chiffre de la princesse Laeticia Bonaparte par Eugène Michaut pour Bapst et Falize, Paris, vers 1890
- silver-gilt
- 30 cm, 1 630 g ; 11 3/4 in, 52oz 8dwt
de forme rectangulaire, reposant sur quatre pieds, le corps ciselé de côtes torses et appliqué d'une aigle, le couvercle ciselé à deux reprises du chiffre LL, la prise en couronne impériale, gravée BAPST & FALIZE PARIS sur la bordure interne du corps
Condition
Gilding partly worn, otherwise in good condition. Impressive size.
Bapst and Falize association stop in 1891. Eugène Michaut worked between 1882 and 1896.
"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
le monogramme Lsur le couvercle est probablement celui de la princesse Laeticia Bonaparte (1866-1926) soeur de Victor, prince Napoléon. Elle épousa le 11 septembre 1888 à Turin, Amédée, duc d'Aoste (1845-1890) qui fut pendant deux ans roi d'Espagne (entre 1871 et 1873).
rectangular, on four feet, the body applied with an eagle, the cover with imperial crown finial