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A gold and enamel snuff box, Antoine-Louis Anthiaume, Paris, 1783
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- A gold and enamel snuff box, Antoine-Louis Anthiaume, Paris, 1783
- gold, enamel,
- 8.3cm., 3 1/4 in. wide
oval, the lid with an enamel plaque depicting Alexander and his doctor Philip, within white enamel beads and laurel leaves borders, on a purple enamel ground scattered with gold paillon stars, maker's mark, date letter, charge and discharge of Henry Clavel, 1783-1789, rim numbered: 2550
Provenance
Christie's Geneva, 14-15 November 1983, lot 635
Condition
some minute losses to enamel borders, otherwise good condition
"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."
Catalogue Note
Antoine-Louis Anthiaume was the son of the goldsmith Jacques Anthiaume. He became master in 1784, sponsored by the gold box maker Nicolas Marguerit. He seems to have diversified his production at some point as he is registered as maker of cutlery, rue des Orfèvres in 1806.