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'La cuisinière flamande d'après Mieris': A lacquer snuff box, Stobwasser, Brunswick, circa 1830
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Stobwasser, Brunswick, circa 1830
- diameter 9.9cm, 3 7/8 in
circular, the lid painted with a 'niche' view of a woman trading with a fish pedlar, the lid and base numbered: 2460, the lid titled, the base with Mark VI
Condition
Excellent condition, bright and clean. (Colours are brighter than they appear in catalogue photo.) Tiny loss to edge of lid at 4 o'clock (see catalogue photo). Small area of discreet restoration to edge of lid at 8 o'clock. Minimal wear to base.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The orginal Willem van Mieris painting of 1713 is in the National Gallery, London.