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A gold and enamel snuff box
Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- width 9cm, 3 1/2 in
partially rubbed maker's mark IGR crowned incuse for Jean-George Rémond, Geneva, circa 1800
rectangular with cut corners, the lid painted en plein with the Judgement of Paris, the sides and base with opaque white enamel and cream-coloured restorations, within multi-coloured paillon leaf and white line borders, the corners with paillon urns on blue grounds
rectangular with cut corners, the lid painted en plein with the Judgement of Paris, the sides and base with opaque white enamel and cream-coloured restorations, within multi-coloured paillon leaf and white line borders, the corners with paillon urns on blue grounds
Condition
As noted in the catalogue description, the sides (save one) and base have been restored. The lid is in good condition, with minor scratches and shallow enamel losses, one of which (at white line border) has been 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."