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A TWO-COLOUR GOLD-MOUNTED ROYAL PORTRAIT BOX, PARIS, 1771 |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- 6.5 cm, 2 5/8 in diameter
circular, the ground striped in gold and abalone shell in different tones of green and purple, within stamped mounts, the lid inset with an enamel portrait of Louis XV, wearing the ribbon of the Order of (?), and a blue velvet cloak adorned with gold fleurs-de-lis, tortoiseshell-lined, maker's mark [?]C, a star between, charge and discharge marks of Julien Alaterre, Paris, 1771, later French control marks including 3e titre 1819-38 and post-1838 eagle head control
Condition
traces of old varnish on burgau stripes, otherwise in good order, small loss of burgau on the base, one stripe of burgau missing on the side
"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."