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A German Gold and Enamel Snuff Box with signed enamel, Charles Colins Sons, Hanau, circa 1840-50
Estimate
14,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- marked inside base and cover, the enamel signed B. px.
- Gold, Enamel
- length 3 1/4 in.
- 8.2cm
of bombé cartouche shape, the cover enameled en plein with a youth and blind-folded girl surrounded by putti, the surface engraved with rococo ornament on white and blue enamel grounds, the thumbpiece set with an opal flanked by two rubies
Condition
minor chips to blue enamel, scene with minor scratches but otherwise good, opal thumbpiece chipped
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A similar box with winter sled scene by same maker and enameler was sold in these rooms on 12 October 2010, lot 99.