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A pearl-set gold and enamel snuff box, Jean-Jacques-Isaac Bellamy, Geneva, circa 1790
Estimate
3,500 - 5,500 GBP
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Description
- A pearl-set gold and enamel snuff box, Jean-Jacques-Isaac Bellamy, Geneva, circa 1790
- seed pearl, gold, enamel
- 7cm., 2 3/4 in. wide
oval, the lid painted with a vignette of a lady and her suitor bordered by gold paillons, on an opaque yellow, blue and red striped ground, pearl border, the sides and base similarly decorated within yellow taille d'epargne enamel borders, incuse maker's mark inside lid and base
Literature
See Julia Clarke, 'Swiss gold boxes: myth or reality?', in Murdoch/Zech ed., Going for gold, Brighton, 2014, pp. 70/1.
Condition
some losses and restorations to yellow enamel borders, otherwise good condition, fine 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."