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A Gold-mounted box with a portrait miniature of Napoleon and a gold and enamel snuff box, circa 1809-1819 and 1900
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- diameter of first 3 1/2in. (9cm), length of second 3 1/2in. (9cm)
the first circular of burrwood mounted with an enamel miniature of Napoleon, gold interior, by Pierre Andre Montabin, Paris, circa 1800; the second oval, chased with a pair of swans surrounded by shells and scrollwork with champleve blue and white enamel ground, the rim struck with pseudo marks
Condition
first: lining of interior with area of small dings, otherwise good; second: small areas of damage to top, white enamel line border also with chips at 11 o'clock on swan panel
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.