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Quatre boites rondes à miniature en écaille et poudre d'écaille, France, vers 1770
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description
- Quatre boites rondes à miniature en écaille et poudre d'écaille, France, vers 1770
- ivory, tortoiseshell
la première, en écaille et poudre d'écaille bleue à bordures d'ivoire, le couvercle orné d'une représentation de Commedia dell'Arte dans un village, intitulée 'C'est isy Nicoler', cerclé d'or, diam. 8cm., 3 1/8 in.; une autre en écaille et poudre d'écaille bleue et rouge a décor doré, le couvercle orné d'une scène de ferme et animaux, cerclée d'or, diam. 7.7cm., 3in; la troisième en écaille et bois teinté de rouge, le couvercle orné d'une scène portuaire, cerclée d'or, diam. 8cm., 3 1/8 in; la dernière en écaille et ivoire à monture en or, le couvercle orné de Cupidon et Venus dans le style de Boucher, portant la signature Boucher, la base ornée d'un monogramme JAT en or sur un fond en soie blanche, sous verre, diam. 8.3cm., 3 1/4 in.
Condition
1. cracks to ivory and one vertical crack along rim of lid. miniature in good order.
2. pretty miniature, box cannot currently be opened. some wear to gilt decoration.
3. good order apart from a few rim chips
4. miniature in good order, gold mounts lacking pins, ivory with cracks.
"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."