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A Louis XV Gold-mounted Lacquer Snuff Box, Jean-Guillaume Vealle, Paris, 1773
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Gold, Laquer, Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
- length 3 3/8 in.
- 8.6
oval with tooled gold borders on black lacquer, the cover with a goauche of Venus and Adonis the base with the three Graces. Together with a Vernis Martin powder box with tooled gold borders, painted on top and base with love trophies on a caramel ground, circa 1775, both lined in tortoiseshell, 2 pieces
Condition
minor border damage to cover mount of first, also needs new pins, other mounts reglued, otherwise good; the powder box with older restoration to cover, spots on base, cracquelure overall
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.