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A gold and enamel snuff box, Frères Souchay, Hanau, circa 1785
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- A gold and enamel snuff box, Frères Souchay, Hanau, circa 1785
- gold and enamel
- 7.6cm., 3in. wide
oval, the lid set with an enamel plaque depicting Venus and Adonis, on an engine-turned ground, echoed on sides and base, the borders of scarlet translucent enamel with white enamel beads and laurel leaves, the pilasters hung with wreaths, French prestige marks including makers' mark, date letter S and charge of Julien Alaterre with shell 18ct mark, the rim with later initials in gothic script: St.A. / A.W.
Provenance
Given by Frederick VI (1768-1839) , King of Denmark, to his minister Poul Christian von Stemann (1766-1855);
thence by descent, sale, Christie's Geneva, 14-15 November 1983, lot 555
thence by descent, sale, Christie's Geneva, 14-15 November 1983, lot 555
Stemann was a Danish politician with deeply-held conservative views. As a local official he had attracted the attention of Frederick VI who in 1827 appointed him as President of the Danish Chancellery and Minister of Juridical Affairs, positions he was to hold for some 20 years despite popular demands for liberal reform.
Condition
Some restoration to enamel. Enamel plaque probably replaced.
"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."