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A four-colour gold snuff box, Pierre-Médard Mothet, Paris, 1767
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- A four-colour gold snuff box, Pierre-Médard Mothet, Paris, 1767
- gold
- 6.7cm., 2 3/8 in wide and 8.5cm., 3 3/8 in wide
oval, chased with trophies of gardening and music on a fluted ground, within ribbon-bound borders, maker's mark, date letter, charge and discharge of Jean-Jacques Prévost, and another of elongated oval form, similarly chased with trophies but on a engine-turned ground within interlaced garland borders, rubbed prestige marks including charge and discharge of Alaterre with later countermarks
Condition
216.2gr. together.
First : worn and hinge repaired. clear hallmarks.
second has little definition on garlands but overall good condition. clear hallmarks.
"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
Pierre-Médard Mothet (c. 1730-after 1791) was the son of Pierre-Claude Mothet, a snuff box maker. He became master in 1761, from the rue de la Pelleterie, and then moved to rue St André des Arts in 1779. He is listed as 'out of Paris' by 1781 but subsequently returned and is recorded at a workshop at the 'Passage de l'Ancre Royal' in 1791.