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A gold and enamel snuff box
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- width 7.5cm
French prestige marks including maker's mark purporting to be that of A.N. Cousinet, charge and discharge marks of J.J. Prévost, date letter for 1764
of navette form, the lid and base painted in sepia on a lapis blue ground with putti at play among the clouds, the sides with sepia paterae within interlaced borders and C scrolls picked out in translucent blue basse-taille enamels
of navette form, the lid and base painted in sepia on a lapis blue ground with putti at play among the clouds, the sides with sepia paterae within interlaced borders and C scrolls picked out in translucent blue basse-taille enamels
Condition
Excellent condition and very heavy.
"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."