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A gold-mounted hardstone snuff box
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- width 9.7cm, 3 3/4 in
Johann Georg Aigner, Vienna, 1794, later French ET import marks
rectangular with cut corners, the cagework mounts chased with recumbant caryatids issuing scrolls, the sides with narrow fluted Ionic columns, enclosing malachite panels, the interior lined with rhodonite
rectangular with cut corners, the cagework mounts chased with recumbant caryatids issuing scrolls, the sides with narrow fluted Ionic columns, enclosing malachite panels, the interior lined with rhodonite
Condition
There are faint hair cracks to the malachite of the lid and base. The lid panel has been re-glued. Otherwise in fine condition, a very handsome box.
"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."