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A Gold book-form Karl XIV Johan (Bernadotte) Royal Presentation Box, probably German for the Swedish market, maker's mark SC crowned, the miniature signed Giuseppe Rota, circa 1815-20
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- marked inside base and cover with maker and with Swedish three crowns tax stamp and 18K
- Gold, gouache
- length 3 1/8 in.
- 8cm
engine-turned within chased foliage borders simulating binding, the cover mounted with oval gouache miniature of the young King in uniform wearing orders
Literature
This maker's mark appears on a box set with a micromosaic in the GIlbert Collection, identified there as probably Geneva, circa 1810 (Charles Truman, The GIlbert Collection of Gold Boxes, cat. no. 125, pp. 356-57).
Condition
base panel separating, crystal of miniature needs cleaning, otherwise good and crisp
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
Giuseppe Rota (1777-1821) was born in Bergamo and studied in Italy, but moved in 1806 to Stockholm. In 1807 he became a member of the Swedish Academy, and executed mainly miniatures through at least 1815 (Leo R. Schidlof, The Miniature in Europe, vol. II, p. 699).