A GOLD AND ENAMEL PORTRAIT BOX WITH TIMEPIECE, JACQUES-ALEXANDRE GUILLEMOT, PARIS, 1798-1809
A GOLD AND ENAMEL PORTRAIT BOX WITH TIMEPIECE, JACQUES-ALEXANDRE GUILLEMOT, PARIS, 1798-1809
of toothpick case form, the lid applied with two upright oval glazed panels, the upper containing a miniature on ivory of Elisa Baciocchi, by Jean-Baptiste Isabey, signed, with curled dark hair, the lower with white enamel dial signed: Malide & Marguerite, Arabic numerals and outer minute ring, blued steel hand, an aperture above with visible paste-set balance, the movement gilded cylinder escapement with sliding cover on the interior of the lid, the ground and sides decorated with delicate trailing foliage in dark blue enamel on a polished ground, the base with diagonally-striped engine-turning within a similar border, maker's mark, unofficial Paris petite garantie, Paris cock's head petite garantie 1798-1809
8.7cm., 3⅜in wide
Condition Report:
Good condition. The dial with a small scratch between 8 and 9; the base with a few light surface scratches throughout, commensurate with age. The front side probably partially re-lined. Portrait miniature and blue enamel in very nice condition, rose diamonds complete. The glass above the miniature slightly loose/movable.
Movement: currently not working, as unable to be wound due to missing key, balance wheel rotates freely
"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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A GOLD AND ENAMEL PORTRAIT BOX WITH TIMEPIECE, JACQUES-ALEXANDRE GUILLEMOT, PARIS, 1798-1809
of toothpick case form, the lid applied with two upright oval glazed panels, the upper containing a miniature on ivory of Elisa Baciocchi, by Jean-Baptiste Isabey, signed, with curled dark hair, the lower with white enamel dial signed: Malide & Marguerite, Arabic numerals and outer minute ring, blued steel hand, an aperture above with visible paste-set balance, the movement gilded cylinder escapement with sliding cover on the interior of the lid, the ground and sides decorated with delicate trailing foliage in dark blue enamel on a polished ground, the base with diagonally-striped engine-turning within a similar border, maker's mark, unofficial Paris petite garantie, Paris cock's head petite garantie 1798-1809
8.7cm., 3⅜in wide
Condition Report:
Good condition. The dial with a small scratch between 8 and 9; the base with a few light surface scratches throughout, commensurate with age. The front side probably partially re-lined. Portrait miniature and blue enamel in very nice condition, rose diamonds complete. The glass above the miniature slightly loose/movable.
Movement: currently not working, as unable to be wound due to missing key, balance wheel rotates freely
"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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