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A two-colour gold and enamel snuff box
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
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Description
- width7.8cm, 3 1/8 in
Pierre-François Drais, charge and discharge marks of Julien Alaterre, Paris, 1773
rectangular with cut corners, the lid, sides and base inset with later Austrian enamel plaques painted en grisaille with cavorting putti, after Boucher, on green grass below pink skies, on a translucent blue enamel ground over moiré engine-turning, within chased acanthus borders, gold swag-hung cagework mounts, the sides divided by pilasters
rectangular with cut corners, the lid, sides and base inset with later Austrian enamel plaques painted en grisaille with cavorting putti, after Boucher, on green grass below pink skies, on a translucent blue enamel ground over moiré engine-turning, within chased acanthus borders, gold swag-hung cagework mounts, the sides divided by pilasters
Condition
Excellent condition. There are two hair cracks to the enamel at the lower right corner of the lid, with a tiny bit of loss there, which is visible in the catalogue photo.
"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."