- 797
A gold and enamel snuff box, Moulinié, Bautte & Cie, Geneva, circa 1804-1807
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- A gold and enamel snuff box, Moulinié, Bautte & Cie, Geneva, circa 1804-1807
- gold, enamel
- 9.4cm., 3 3/4 in. wide
rectangular with cut corners, the lid inset with a shaped panel painted with Apollo chasing Daphne who has started her metamorphosis into a laurel tree, within a gold frame chased with acanthus leaves, the spandrels with applied gold rose garlands on a blue enamel ground, the sides and base with blue and black enamel motifs over an engine-turned ground, the borders with taille d'épargne stylised leaves in white, blue and black enamel, maker's mark, French occupation and Geneva standard and warranty, liner numbered: 329
Condition
overall good order despite loss to enamel at front panel, back panel ribbled round edges, hinge repaired, liners dented and partially detached
"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."