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A pearl, gold and enamel snuff box, probably Hanau, circa 1790
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- gold, enamel, pearl
- width 9cm, 3 1/2 in
rectangular with incurved corners, the lid inset with an enamel plaque painted, mainly in sepia, with 'Louisa, or the Shipwreck', within a split pearl border, the sides and base enamelled in opaque ice blue with paillon ornament, within darker blue whorl borders, rubbed French prestige marks probably including maker's mark MS, possibly for Marc André Souchay, younger of the Souchay brothers, the rim with sunray mark, modern French control marks
Condition
The base panel lacquered and there is apparently damage and restoration to the paillons and enamel in the top right corner of the panel. Tiny damages and one restoration to white enamel upper rim band on 3 corners and 1 pilaster top. Otherwise very good condition throughout.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
The subject of 'Louisa' is taken from the painting by George Morland, engraved by Gaugain in 1789.