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Etui et flacon à parfum en vernis Martin à montures en or, France, probablement vers 1775
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description
- Etui et flacon à parfum en vernis Martin à montures en or, France, probablement vers 1775
- tortoiseshell, gold, lacquer
- Long. 16cm, 6 1/4 in.
de forme cylindrique, peint de Vénus et Bacchus entourés de putti sur fond rouge, s'ouvrant d'un côté sur un flacon à parfum et son capuchon en verre, de l'autre sur un étui doublé d'écaille, apparemment non poinçonné
cylindrical, painted with Venus, Bacchus and putti on a translucent red background, tortoiseshell-lined, gold mounts apparently unmarked
cylindrical, painted with Venus, Bacchus and putti on a translucent red background, tortoiseshell-lined, gold mounts apparently unmarked
Condition
some cracks and minor losses to vernis martin commensurate with age,Some touching up of figures. some gold mounts detached. Good order and charming object.
"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
Un autre étuis et flacon à parfum à montures en or en vernis martin, sur fond vert, fut illustré par Monika Kopplin, Les secrets de la laque française, le vernis martin, catalogue d'exposition,les Arts Décoratifs, Paris, 2014, Cat. 222.