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Tabatière en émail, An 'Turkish market' enamel snuff box
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
An 'Turkish market' enamel snuff box
- width 8cm, 3 1/8 in
the lining struck with maker's 'doublé' mark of Jean-Louis or Alexandre Leferre, the silver-gilt mounts with rabbit's head petite garantie for Paris, 1819-1838
of navette form, the possibly earlier enamel panels painted with lobed diagonal panels of flowers on a gilt-foiled vannerie ground within raised enamel floral garlands, reeded mounts
of navette form, the possibly earlier enamel panels painted with lobed diagonal panels of flowers on a gilt-foiled vannerie ground within raised enamel floral garlands, reeded mounts
Condition
In overall good condition. The gilding very slightly worn on the the thumbpiece.
Marked inside the cover and inside the body. Guaranty very clear, maker's mark partly legible.
"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."