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A COMMEMORATIVE HARDSTONE AND METAL DESK SEAL, FRENCH, LATE 19TH CENTURY | A commemorative hardstone and metal desk seal, French, late 19th century
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- stone, brass, steel, glass
- 9 cm. high
of tapering cylindrical form, the agate handle overlaid with openwork oval panels containing military figures within gothic-inspired ornament, the top engraved with the Imperial 'N', the rectangular steel matrix engraved with the Imperial eagle above the motto of the Légion d'Honneur: Honneur et Patrie
Provenance
Prince Victor Napoléon (1862-1926);
Prince Louis Napoléon (1914-1997)
Prince Louis Napoléon (1914-1997)
Condition
The metal shows traces of gilding and matrix has rusted slightly.
"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."