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1475 - Oval gold pendant medallion with a double miniature on ivory…
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Estimate CHF 1,000 - CHF 1,500
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Description
Oval gold pendant medallion with a double miniature on ivory, late 18th century; a memento mori featuring, on the obverse, a portrait of an officer in a blue uniform, painted in watercolour and gouache on ivory. Two-tone gold setting, chiselled and amati-worked with a decoration of scrollwork and foliage. On the reverse, a funerary monument with an urn set in a landscape, in grisaille and sepia on ivory, embellished with blue flowers; the lower section contains a plait of hair, surmounted by an openwork inscription reading ‘À toi souvent’, suspension loop, ET hallmark, h. 7.8 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.
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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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