A GILT-METAL BOÎTE À MINIATURES, FRENCH, LATE 18TH CENTURY
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF LORD AND LADY FAIRHAVEN
A GILT-METAL BOÎTE À MINIATURES, FRENCH, LATE 18TH CENTURY
Rectangular, each side set with gouache miniatures of hunting scenes on copper, by Edmé Charles Lioux de Savignac, one signed, wavy gilt-metal thumbpiece, gilt-metal lining, apparently unmarked; together with a gold-mounted tortoiseshell and horn snuff box, French, late 18th century, circular, the associated lid set with a fixé sous verre miniature, traditionally identified as the Duc de Choiseul's hunt at Chanteloup, by Edmé Charles Lioux de Savignac, signed on the reverse, apparently unmarked
7.2cm., 2⅞in. wide; 8.3cm., 3¼in. wide
Condition Report:
First, rectangular, painted miniatures generally good, the lid miniature has several small areas of paint loss.
Second, circular, miniature good, mount becoming detached from the lid, the lid is horn and a little blanched
"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."
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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF LORD AND LADY FAIRHAVEN
A GILT-METAL BOÎTE À MINIATURES, FRENCH, LATE 18TH CENTURY
Rectangular, each side set with gouache miniatures of hunting scenes on copper, by Edmé Charles Lioux de Savignac, one signed, wavy gilt-metal thumbpiece, gilt-metal lining, apparently unmarked; together with a gold-mounted tortoiseshell and horn snuff box, French, late 18th century, circular, the associated lid set with a fixé sous verre miniature, traditionally identified as the Duc de Choiseul's hunt at Chanteloup, by Edmé Charles Lioux de Savignac, signed on the reverse, apparently unmarked
7.2cm., 2⅞in. wide; 8.3cm., 3¼in. wide
Condition Report:
First, rectangular, painted miniatures generally good, the lid miniature has several small areas of paint loss.
Second, circular, miniature good, mount becoming detached from the lid, the lid is horn and a little blanched
"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."
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