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three miniature portraits of men in formal clothing are displayed in a boxan oval portrait of a woman in a black dress with a white scarfportrait of a young man in a green coat and white hair
Piguet Hôtel des Ventes

1459 - Set of 5 round tortoiseshell boxes with gold mountings, late…
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Estimate CHF 700 - CHF 900
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Description
Set of 5 round tortoiseshell boxes with gold mountings, late 18th – early 19th century, each featuring a miniature portrait on ivory in the centre; one depicts a woman and is signed ‘Bornet’, attributed to Claude Bornet (1733–1804), one thought to be of Sir Samuel Bentham, naval architect to Prince Potemkin in Russia, and two gentlemen, gold mounts, diameter 6 to 8 cm + Export or shipping restrictions may apply to this lot. Please consult the ‘Further Information’ tab before bidding. -Samuel Bentham: illegible signature. Presumed to be Bentham in his Russian uniform. Gold frame. Crack in the tortoiseshell on the side of the lid; dark tortoiseshell. -Woman: signed Bornet. Miniature mounted on this light-coloured tortoiseshell box – in good condition -Portrait of a man: in the style of a French revolutionary; an object has become lodged in the frame, so the paint layer is damaged. Light-coloured tortoiseshell box in good condition -Portrait of a man wearing a wig – tortoiseshell box in good condition. Gold mountings have come loose, with no screws, and the upper gold border is missing. Please note: contains ivory and 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 dispatch services for lots containing materials subject to CITES regulations. The buyer is solely responsible for organising transport and obtaining the necessary authorisations. CITES – September 2026 + Export or shipping 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.
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About the sale Collectables & Curiosities – Light fittings – Works of art – Clocks – Mirrors – Furniture – Rugs
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Auction time 09/22/2026 at 10:00 AM
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