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A gold and enamel snuff box
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- width 7.5cm, 2 7/8 in
the plaques German, circa 1750, the mounts apparently unmarked, 19th century
of cartouche form, the lid painted with a military encampment and battle amidst mediaeval castles, the lid interior with a portrait of a lady, possibly Archduchess Maria Josepha of Austria (1699-1757), wearing a yellow brocade dress and ermine-trimmed cape, the base painted with Minerva reclining on clouds, the base interior with a butterfly, the sides engraved with undulating foliage within reeded borders
of cartouche form, the lid painted with a military encampment and battle amidst mediaeval castles, the lid interior with a portrait of a lady, possibly Archduchess Maria Josepha of Austria (1699-1757), wearing a yellow brocade dress and ermine-trimmed cape, the base painted with Minerva reclining on clouds, the base interior with a butterfly, the sides engraved with undulating foliage within reeded borders
Condition
Excellent condition. Well-made, well-painted, interesting and attractive.
"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."