- 840
A Louis Philippe gold-mounted marquetry snuff box, Alexandre Leferre of Paris, circa 1840
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
maker's mark struck on rim and with eagle head guarantee mark on rim and cover
- gold, marquetry
- length 3 1/4 in.
- 8.2 cm
rectangular, mounted en cage with gold borders chased with Louis XV style scrollwork enclosing pinecones, the panels of marquetry depicting birds and flowers, highlighted with stained green, the marquetry probably late 17th century.
Condition
a few minor age cracks to marquetry, gold good condition, charming designs
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
Alexander Leferre (before 1806 to 1838) was one of the best known members of an established family of Parisian goldsmiths. Much of his production was portrait boxes in an earlier style, but he also did ones mounted "a cage" in 18th century style, such as two in the Louvre collection mounted with vernis martin panels and european lacquer (Serge Grandjean, Catalogue des tabatières, 1981, nos. 309 and 310).