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A pearl, gold and enamel snuff box
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- diameter 8.2cm 3 1/4 in
maker's mark R crowned incuse between two symbols, otherwise unmarked, circa 1790
circular, the lid painted en plein in lightly-tinted grisaille with the Sacrifice of Iphigenia, the sides and base enamelled in the palest rose and painted with further landscapes and figures within coloured paillon borders, the lid edged with split pearls
circular, the lid painted en plein in lightly-tinted grisaille with the Sacrifice of Iphigenia, the sides and base enamelled in the palest rose and painted with further landscapes and figures within coloured paillon borders, the lid edged with split pearls
Condition
The lid and base are in excellent condition, but the sides have been completely repainted and lacquered some time ago, and the lacquer is cracking in one small place. We would not recommend bidding on this lot without first-hand viewing.
"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
For another circular pearl and gold box, makers' mark of Guidon, Rémond, Gide, painted with the same subject in polychrome, see Sotheby's Geneva, 15 May 1996, lot 226.