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A silver-mounted enamel bonbonnière, Paris, 1750-56
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- A silver-mounted enamel bonbonnière, Paris, 1750-56
- enamel, silver
- 6.5 cm., 2 ½ in. long
in the form of a sedan chair, decorated with elaborate scrollwork in raised gilding around sky-painted windows, maker’s mark, date letter and charge partially illegible, discharge mark of Julien Berthe
Condition
some wear to raised gilt ornament commensurate with age but overall good condition, relatively clear marks.
"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
For a comparable model of a carriage, apparently from the same unidentified factory, see a private collection of Galanteriewaren, Sotheby’s, 15 December 1972, lot 204; another example is in the collection of the Duca di Martina at the Villa Floridiana, Naples.