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An enameled gold snuff box, maker's mark FJ incuse crowned, Swiss or German, circa 1815
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked inside covere and base with makers mark, crossed S's, and sunburst; cover rim stamped 5795
- Gold, enamel
- 3 in.
- 7.6cm
shallow rectangular with bowed front and cut back corners, cover and base each enamelled with colorful roundels of figures emblematic of love and fidelity, bordered by champlevé white scrolls and black sprigs
Provenance
A la Vieille Cité, Paris
Condition
slight loss to black enamel borders on sides, otherwise good condition
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
See Enamels of the World 700-2000, Khalili collections, essay by Julia Clark, p. 301-303 for a discussion on the identity of the maker and the significance of the stamped numbers.