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Trois boîtes en argent, Paris et Inde, fin du XIXe siècle - début du XXe siècle
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Trois boîtes en argent, Paris et Inde, fin du XIXe siècle - début du XXe siècle
- gold, rubies, diamonds, turquoise
la première en vermeil, probablement indienne, ovale polylobée, le couvercle orné d'un panneau émaillé turquoise serti de rubis en cabochon et diamants en taille rose, poinçon de contrôle français uniquement. 5.3cm., 2 1/4 in.; la seconde émaillée, Joseph-François Chauvin, Paris, vers 1865, ronde, à décor de putti, d'après Alfred Meyer, et rinceaux sur fonds translucide gris ou rouge vif, guillochée de rayons concentriques et grains, poinçon de maître, poinçon de contrôle français (tête de sanglier), 6cm., 2 3/8 in.; la troisième en argent guilloché, Schweitzer & Fort, Paris, 1903-1910, ovale, émaillée de bleu et blanc, l' intérieur en vermeil, poinçon de maître, poinçon de contrôle français (tête de Minerve), Long. 7.8cm., 3 in.
Condition
overall good condition; diamants lacking to first one and interior of lid somewhat dented. some usual wear to gilding on base. losses to enamel to silver example.
"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
Joseph-François Chauvin enregistra son poinçon (avec une chauve-souris comme différent) for : la fantaisie argent ; la porte-cigarette' from 62 rue Chapon on 14 April 1852.
Nous remercions Remi Verlet pour l'identification du poinçon de Schweitzer & Fort.