Lot 34
  • 34

boîte en agate montée en or, Londres, vers 1760

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • boîte en agate montée en or, Londres, vers 1760
  • Long. 4,7 cm ; 1 3/4 in
montée à cage, le couvercle ciselé d'un putto se prélassant sur des guirlandes festonnées de fleurs et entourées de volutes, sans poinçon

Literature

C. le Corbeiller, European and American Snuff Boxes, 1730-1830, New York , 1966, no. 454, illustrated

Condition

Excellent condition.
"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."