A GILT-METAL MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL BOÎTE À MINIATURES
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF LORD AND LADY FAIRHAVEN
A GILT-METAL MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL BOÎTE À MINIATURES
circular, the lid and base set with glazed miniatures depicting classical remains and a river landscape, stamped mounts decorated with floral foliage, indistinctly marked; together with two apparently unmarked gilt-metal mounted tortoiseshell snuff boxes, one with figures near a cascade, attributed to Alexandre Jean Noël; the other with a Roman architectural capriccio, French School, bearing initials and date LGB 1770
7.5cm., 3 in. wide; 9cm., 3½in. wide; 8cm., 3⅛in. wide
Condition Report:
First in good condition, gilt metal rubbed
Second miniature of columns in good condition, gilt metal mounts detached, a little torn in places
Third (tree), miniatures top and bottom good, bottom mount detached
"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 MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL BOÎTE À MINIATURES
circular, the lid and base set with glazed miniatures depicting classical remains and a river landscape, stamped mounts decorated with floral foliage, indistinctly marked; together with two apparently unmarked gilt-metal mounted tortoiseshell snuff boxes, one with figures near a cascade, attributed to Alexandre Jean Noël; the other with a Roman architectural capriccio, French School, bearing initials and date LGB 1770
7.5cm., 3 in. wide; 9cm., 3½in. wide; 8cm., 3⅛in. wide
Condition Report:
First in good condition, gilt metal rubbed
Second miniature of columns in good condition, gilt metal mounts detached, a little torn in places
Third (tree), miniatures top and bottom good, bottom mount detached
"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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