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Lot 35

A FRENCH 19TH CENTURY GOLD AND AGATE ETUI
The hinged top with applied frieze depicting a reclining putti nestled amongst foliate border, opening to reveal a collection of small implements, the shaped mottled cream and brown agate body with applied gilding to the base. Old cut diamond set thumb piece.
Height 10cm

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000

Sold for $3,000

One implement missing. Crack to lower part of one side panel. Front and back panels of lid re-stuck with one misaligned. Small chip to right edge of front panel.


The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.


Sotheby's, Fine Furniture and Decorative Arts, October 2010

The Collector's Auction

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8367
6:00pm - 30 June 2020
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra

VIEWING
Viewing in Sydney:
Friday 26th – Monday 29th June, 10am-4pm

CONTACT
Hamish Clark
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au


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