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A French gold-mounted blond tortoiseshell portrait snuff box, Paris, circa 1785
Estimate
1,800 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A French gold-mounted blond tortoiseshell portrait snuff box, Paris, circa 1785
- tortoiseshell, gold, ivory
- 6cm, 2 3/8 in diameter
circular, the lid inset with the miniature of a gentleman, said to be Jacques Léopold de la Tour d'Auvergne, Prince de Turenne (1746-1802), with powdered hair and striped coat, stamped gold ribbon mounts, poinçons de la Maison commune
Condition
nts loose on box but everything there and good condition; miniature has humidity discoloration patches in two places 1 and 4 o'clock also mould under glass
"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."