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Tabatière à musique en or, Alexandre Magnin, Genève, vers 1825
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Tabatière à musique en or, Alexandre Magnin, Genève, vers 1825
- gold
- Long. 8cm., 3 1/8 in., 146.7gr.
de forme rectangulaire incurvée pour épouser la forme des poches, à double compartiments, l'un contenant le mouvement musical, les dessus et dessous polylobés, les côtés ciselés de rinceaux sur fond amati, poinçon de maître, poinçon de ville, avec clé
of rectangular pocket-fitting form, lobed on top and base, the sides chased with foliate scrolls on matted ground, maker's mark and Geneva town mark, with key
of rectangular pocket-fitting form, lobed on top and base, the sides chased with foliate scrolls on matted ground, maker's mark and Geneva town mark, with key
Condition
overall good condition apart from minor surface scratches. some replacement nuts. movement currently functioning but not guaranteed by Sotheby's. would benefit from professional care.
"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
Alexandre Magnin, bijoutier, naquit à Genève en 1786, fils de François Magnin et Jeanne-Françoise Girod. Il utilisa ce poinçon pour la première fois vers 1812, avant de devoir le faire enregistrer de nouveau vers le 23 Novembre 1815 (par erreur sous le nom d’André). Il mourut jeune en 1830 et son atelier, sis au 45 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, fut repris par sa veuve Noée Fanely Gentil et leur fils Charles. Ce dernier s’installa à son propre compte par la suite, fabricant de boîtes en or.