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A jewelled two-colour gold and enamel portrait snuff box, Pierre-François Drais, Paris, 1777
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- A jewelled two-colour gold and enamel portrait snuff box, Pierre-François Drais, Paris, 1777
- ivory (miniature), gold, enamel, diamond, shagreen
- 5.1cm., 2in diameter
circular, the lid set with a portrait miniature of a lady in a purple dress with plumes in her powdered hair, framed by rose-cut diamonds, the sides and base enamelled in translucent blue over a concentric reeded engine-turned ground, the borders chased in two-colour with acanthus, oves and laurel garlands, maker's mark, Paris date letter, charge and discharge of J.B. Fouache, with gold shagreen case
Provenance
The interior with early 20th century card painted with a flower and inscribed: 'This Box with a portrait of Marie Antoinette was presented by Her to her friend'
Condition
the miniature with artist's join, enamel possibly restored, scrapes to enamel on sides. very charming.
"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."