- 100
A Swiss gold and enamel snuff box, circa 1800
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- l. 3 1/2 in. (9cm)
shallow rectangular, the cover with an enameled lake view in the manner of Richter, fishermen in the foreground, the sides and base with translucent blue enamel on engine-turned striped ground, borders of white opaque enamel lines, marked inside with pseudo marks and initials FJ
Condition
restorations to scene, otherwise good
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.
Catalogue Note
The same marks appear on a box from the Thiers collection now in the Louvre, Serge Grandjean, Catalogue des tabatières, boites et étuis, no. 555, pp. 351-52.