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A two-colour gold and enamel snuff box
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- width 8cm, 3 1/8 in
Auguste-Gaspard Turmine, charge and discharge marks of Jean-Baptiste Fouache, Paris, 1778
oval, the lid inset with an oval enamel plaque painted with Vestal virgins kindling the sacred flame before a statue of the goddess, blue enamel ground over diaper engine-turning within laurel and rosette borders, the side panels divided by chased lyre ornament
oval, the lid inset with an oval enamel plaque painted with Vestal virgins kindling the sacred flame before a statue of the goddess, blue enamel ground over diaper engine-turning within laurel and rosette borders, the side panels divided by chased lyre ornament
Condition
The panels have been re-enamelled. Gold work could do with a professional clean. Nice plaque on lid.
"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
Auguste-Gaspard Turmine became master in Paris on 26 August 1778 sponsored by François Georges. By 1781, he had moved from the rue St-Martin to the rue Bourg-l'Abbé where he remained until his death in 1786. In the notice of decease in the Journal de Paris, he was described as marchand orfèvre, bijoutier et tablettier.