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A pearl, gold and enamel snuff box
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- with 8.7cm, 3 3/8 in
marks rubbed but probably those of Jean-George Rémond & Co., Geneva, circa 1805, with contemporary Prague 20ct gold control mark
oval, the lid painted en plein with an allegory of Justice protecting Innocence, the ground enamelled in translucent blue over sunray engien-turning enriched with gold laurel paillons and enclosed by a border of split pearls, the sides and base similarly decorated within opaque white bands and coloured paillon borders
oval, the lid painted en plein with an allegory of Justice protecting Innocence, the ground enamelled in translucent blue over sunray engien-turning enriched with gold laurel paillons and enclosed by a border of split pearls, the sides and base similarly decorated within opaque white bands and coloured paillon borders
Provenance
Anonymous vendor, Sotheby's Zurich, 19 November 1976, lot 117
Condition
Excellent condition apart from tiny lid closure gap. The front panel has been successfully restored.
"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."