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A Louis XV gold and mother-of-pearl large snuff box, Pierre Croissant, Paris, 1745
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- fully marked on flange and with discharge mark
- Gold, mother-of-pearl
- length 3 1/4 in.
- 8.2cm
rectangular, the mother-of-pearl panels engine-turned in a zig-zag pattern and applied with chased gold work after Oudry: the cover a hound pointing at a spread-winged owl, the front with rabbit and bird on a branch, one end with a kingfisher in flight, the other with a serpent wrapped around a tree, the back with a stork in flight, the base with two game birds, all surrounded by foliage, gold scrollwork borders
Condition
front corners of cover lack gold edge, one side of cover with loose panel, and crack in cover front panel
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.