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A gold and enamel carnet de bal, probably Geneva, circa 1770
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A gold and enamel carnet de bal, probably Geneva, circa 1770
- ivory,, gold, enamel
- 8.8cm., 3 3/8 in. long
slightly tapering rectangular, the lid inset with two fine rectangular enamelled riverscapes, above an enamel portrait of a lady, the reverse with a miniature portrait on ivory of a lady in deshabillé, the sides with taille d'épargne ornament on turquoise and dark blue enamel, containing ivory tablets and a gold pencil holder, unmarked
Provenance
Collection Bernard-Franck, 1re vente, Galeries Georges Petit, Paris, 20-22 May 1931, lot 97.
Condition
panels with portrait miniatures were probably taken out in order to restore the blue enamel, consequently slightly ill fitting, some losses to white enamel border along nuts when panels were taken out. very charming object otherwise, very fine lid panels and portrait miniature.
"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."