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A French gold and enamel snuff box, maker's mark P?, charge and discharge of Jean-Baptiste Fouache, Paris, 1777-78
Estimate
28,000 - 32,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- length 2 3/4 in. (7cm)
oval, the cover set with a Wedgwood medallion of Winter and Spring, the borders of beaded white enamel and green enamel leaves with red berries enclosing panels of translucent deep blue enamel on engine-turned ground
Provenance
S.J. Phillips, London
Condition
spot of abraision to center of base panel, side panels possibly neatly restored, tiny losses to green enamel leaves, 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.