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A gold-mounted Meissen rectangular snuff box, circa 1755-60
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain, gold
- 6.8cm., 2 5/8 in. across; 3cm., 1 1/4 in. high
all sides moulded with rococo flower-scroll panels, finely painted in enamels with groups of figures in Arcadian scenes in Watteau-style, the scene on the base with a figure of Harlequin spying on lovers, the interior of the cover with a boy and two girls playing blind man's buff, the interior burnished gilt, the mounts cast with shells, scrolls and flowers,
Provenance
With Winifred Williams, Eastbourne;
Acquired from the above by the Aunt and Uncle of the present owner in 1962;
Thence by descent.
Acquired from the above by the Aunt and Uncle of the present owner in 1962;
Thence by descent.
Condition
very minor wear on base corners, not affecting panels or painting
"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."
Catalogue Note
A box of similar moulded form in this small size was sold 12th May 1976, lot 176.