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A gold and enamel snuff box
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- width 7.8cm, 3 1/8 in
Pierre-Innocent Zurich, charge and discharge marks of Jean-François Kalendrin, Paris, 1789-1793
rectangular with cut corners, decorated in English taste, the lid painted en grisaille on a pink ground with two nymphs prodding a sleeping Cupid, within a blue baisse taille ribbon and palm fronds, the ground finely reeded and scattered with dot clusters within a baisse taille scroll and white line border, the sides decorated with flowerheads and swags, the base with an urn
rectangular with cut corners, decorated in English taste, the lid painted en grisaille on a pink ground with two nymphs prodding a sleeping Cupid, within a blue baisse taille ribbon and palm fronds, the ground finely reeded and scattered with dot clusters within a baisse taille scroll and white line border, the sides decorated with flowerheads and swags, the base with an urn
Condition
Excellent condition, with a small number of tiny, barely perceptible enamel losses, and minor surface scratches.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."