- 724
A large enamel bonbonnière, possibly Vienna or German
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- A large enamel bonbonnière, possibly Vienna or German
- enamel, silver-gilt
- 8cm., 3 1/8 in diameter
circular, the lid with the raised gilded figures of a music party on a terrace overlooking a garden, within polychrome diaper and shell ornament, the base with a bouquet of summer flowers, speckled dark green counter enamel, the reeded gilt-metal mounts circa 1760
Condition
minor losses to gilt ornament overall, one crack on side by basket of flowers, and a few minute others, some wear to enamel base, otherwise good condition overall.
"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
Certain elements of the decoration on this unusual box are reminiscent of the painting of a pair of wall sconces at Schloss Schönbrunn, Vienna, attributed to Christoph von Junger. Another pair are to be found in the Metropolitan Museum, New York, no. 1974-556.173/4.