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Tabatière en or et émail, Genève, vers 1805
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Tabatière en or et émail, Genève, vers 1805
- gold, enamel
- Long. 8,2 cm ; 3 1/4 in
en forme d'arche, le couvercle peint en plein d'une scène d'intérieur à l'antique, entre une corne d'abondance et un caducée, la tête d'Asclépios encadrée de laurier au-dessous, la bâte et le dessous émaillés de bleu sur un fond guilloché en zigzag, non poinçonnée à part le hibou (poinçon de contrôle français)
of arched rectangular form, the lid painted en plein with a Roman domestic subject flanked by a chased cornucopia and caduceus, above the head of Aesculapius within laurel, the sides and base enamelled in blue over zigzag engine-turning, unmarked apart from later French hibou control marks
of arched rectangular form, the lid painted en plein with a Roman domestic subject flanked by a chased cornucopia and caduceus, above the head of Aesculapius within laurel, the sides and base enamelled in blue over zigzag engine-turning, unmarked apart from later French hibou control marks
Condition
Small patch of damage at bottom left corner of lid panel; restoration to blue enamel on side panels; hinges restrung; small scratches on base.
"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."