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four miniature portraits of women in black and gold frames on a white surfaceportrait of a woman in a blue dress in a black boxa picture of a portrait of a woman in a black dressportrait of a woman in a blue dress with a bow around her neckportrait of a woman in a brown dress with a large hat
Piguet Hôtel des Ventes

1460 - Set of five round boxes in black and tortoiseshell, France, …
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Estimate CHF 500 - CHF 700
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Set of five round boxes in black and tortoiseshell, France, late 18th–early 19th century; the lids are decorated with oval miniatures painted on ivory depicting portraits of women, under glass, with gold, gilded and rose-coloured metal bands; diameter 7.5 to 8 cm + Export or shipping restrictions may apply to this lot. Please consult the ‘Further Information’ tab before bidding. The gold mountings have come loose on one of the boxes Another has two significant cracks in the tortoiseshell on the lid Please note: these items contain ivory and tortoiseshell. A CITES permit will be required for any transport outside Switzerland. Please check with your local 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. 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
Auction location
Auction time 09/22/2026 at 10:00 AM
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