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A Swiss Varicolor Gold and Enamel Snuffbox Mounted with a Portrait of Nicholas I, circa 1825
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- apparently unmarked
- Four color gold, enamel, watercolor on mammoth ivory
- Length 3 1/2 in.
- 8.9 cm
the cover mounted with an oval portrait of Emperor Nicholas I of Russia wearing the blue Sash of the Order of St. Andrew, the cover ornamented with flowerheads and foliage in enamel, the borders with floral and foliate decoration in varicolor gold, the four corners with varicolor gold lyres, the underside with conforming decoration
Condition
some loss to enamel decoration and isolated discoloration of the gold
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.