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A Lousi XVI vari-color gold boite a mouches et a rouge, Paris, charge and discharge marks of Henri Clavel, 1783
Estimate
11,000 - 13,000 USD
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Description
- l. 2 1/ 8 in. (5.3cm)
rectangular, the cover chased with a trophy of Love within ribbon-tied garland, the surfaces engine-turned with dots on striped ground, raised beaded borders, the interior with inner compartments and later gold-handled brush, the base compartment fitted with a mirror, maker's mark not clear, cf: Jean-Baptiste Carnay
Provenance
Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd H. Smith, sold
Sotheby's, New York, 12 May 2000, lot 81
Sotheby's, New York, 12 May 2000, lot 81
Condition
small crack in angle of cover, 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.