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A two-colour gold snuff box with later enamel panels
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- width 8.5cm, 3 3/8 in
Louis-Philippe Demay, charge and discharge marks of Jean-Jacques Prévost, Paris, 1762/3, the rim numbered: 84
of elongated oval form, the lid and base with chased ribbon-bound laurel borders, the sides hung with swags on a vertically-reeded ground below a band of red gold interlaced shells, the lid, sides and base with refired en plein enamel panels painted with Flemish harbour and river subjects
of elongated oval form, the lid and base with chased ribbon-bound laurel borders, the sides hung with swags on a vertically-reeded ground below a band of red gold interlaced shells, the lid, sides and base with refired en plein enamel panels painted with Flemish harbour and river subjects
Condition
As noted in the catalogue description, this box has been re-enamelled and re-fired. As a result, the colour of the gold of the lid has altered, and much of the chased decoration has lost its crispness; this is especially true of the base border. There is a restored loss to the enamel of the front panel, 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."