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A gold and enamel snuff box, maker's mark M & P crowned, Swiss or German, circa 1790
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked inside cover and base with maker's mark M&P crowned between two incuse leaf motifs, rim stamped 509
- length 3 1/4 in.
- 8.2 cm
the cover set with a grisaille miniature of Adonis parting from Venus, borders of opalescent beads and green foliage, in a fitted case
Provenance
John Jaffa Antiques, London
Condition
high quality restoration to sides, interior with inscription removed, otherwise good
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
Five gold boxes by this maker are in the collection of the Louvre, see Serge Grandjean, Catalogue des Tabatières, nos. 602 - 606.