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2908 - Three-gold miniature case, probably from Hanau, late 18th ce…
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Estimate CHF 12,000 - CHF 18,000
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Three-gold miniature case, probably from Hanau, late 18th century. Rectangular in shape with rounded corners, featuring a cage-style setting; the setting is in chiselled and amati rose gold, enhanced by a rich applied decoration in tricolour gold forming garlands of foliage, small flowers and rosebuds. The lid, the four sides and the underside are adorned with miniatures painted on ivory under glass, depicting courtly and village scenes in the Dutch style, after Henri-Joseph van Blarenberghe (1741–1826): peasant dances, rustic interiors, pastoral scenes and episodes from everyday life. The lid is signed Van Blarenberghe. Partially legible hallmarks on the rim, beneath the lid and on the base, with a rear-facing eagle’s head. Dimensions: 6.8 x 8.8 x 4.4 cm. CITES – September 2026 + Export or dispatch restrictions may apply to this lot. Please consult the ‘Further Information’ tab before bidding. Please note: this lot contains ivory, coral and/or tortoiseshell. A CITES permit will be required for any transport outside Switzerland. Please check with your customs authorities and your carrier regarding the applicable regulations before bidding. We would also like to draw your attention to the fact that Piguet does not offer any shipping services for lots containing materials subject to CITES regulations. The buyer is solely responsible for organising transport and obtaining the necessary authorisations. + Export or shipping restrictions may apply to this lot. Please consult the ‘Additional Information’ tab before bidding. Please note: this lot contains ivory, coral and/or tortoiseshell. A CITES permit will be required for any transport outside Switzerland. Please check with your local customs authorities and your shipping carrier regarding applicable regulations before placing a bid. Please also note that Piguet does not provide shipping services for lots containing materials subject to CITES regulations. The buyer is responsible for arranging transport and obtaining any required permits. A THREE-COLOUR GOLD AND IVORY BOÎTE-À-MINIATURES, PROBABLY HANAU, LATE 18TH CENTURY rectangular with rounded corners, mounted à cage, the chased and matted rose-gold mounts adorned with richly worked three-colour gold garlands of foliage, flower heads and rosebuds; the lid, four sides and base set beneath glass with painted ivory miniatures depicting courtly and village scenes in the Dutch style, after Henri-Joseph van Blarenberghe (1741–1826), including a peasant dance, rustic interiors, pastoral scenes and episodes of everyday life; the miniature on the lid is signed ‘Van Blarenberghe’, with partially legible marks on the rim, beneath the lid and on the base, later struck with a French eagle’s head mark 6.8 x 8.8 x 4.4 cm
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About the sale Luxury leather goods and fashion accessories – Fine watchmaking – Watches and accessories – Jewellery – Precious objects – Pocket watches – High Jewellery
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Auction time 09/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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