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Five silver and enamel erotic cigarette cases mostly German, early 20th century
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- enamel, silver
- ranging in lengths 3¼ to 4 in. (8.3 to 10.2 cm)
one with Psyche after Paul Thumann (the “White Rock Girl”), another with retailer’s mark of Ducatillon, 29 Bd des Capucines, Paris
Condition
Tarnishing to silver, with light scratches to enamel. The 3/4 length bust of a woman with horizontal loss to lower left edge and restoration to upper left corner. Case with reclining nude with visible restoration to lower right corner, overpaint to upper left corner. Case with woman in grass with rest. to lower left corner and loss of enamel to left foot.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.