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TABATIÈRE EN AGATE DYNASTIE QING, XVIIIE-XIXE SIÈCLE |
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Agate, gilt-bronze, coral, pearl
- 6,1 cm, 2 3/8 in.
circulaire, le pourtour habilement sculpté en relief utilisant les inclusions de la pierre et figurant un dragon et un animal fantastique marin surmontés de personnages agitant une bannière au-dessus de vagues agitées, monture signée Cartier, circa 1925 (2)
Condition
The snuff bottle is in overall good condition. The rim and base are fitted with 18K gold mounts, the one on the rim signed Cartier. There is wear to the mounts. The emerald inlays are bruised. There is a ca. 0.2 cm hairline crack starting at the rim, just under the mount. There are minute fritts to the raised parts of the carving.
"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."