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A gold-mounted lumachelle snuff box, Josef Wolfgang Schmidt, Vienna, circa 1800
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- A gold-mounted lumachelle snuff box, Josef Wolfgang Schmidt, Vienna, circa 1800
- hardstone, gold
- 6.5cm., 2 1/2 in. wide
rectangular with cut corners, the gold mounts engraved with laurel leaves and pellets on a reeded ground, maker's mark and Vienna control mark for 1798-1802
Condition
lid panel has been reset, probably as a result of a crack, otherwise good condition.
"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
Josef Wolfgang Schmidt entered his mark in 1769 after presenting a gold snuff box as his masterpiece. He worked until 1836 as Galanterierarbeiter, producing a large range of gold boxes, mainly set with hardstone, for example one sold Christie’s London, 10 December 2002, lot 62. He also produced presentation swords, including the sword made for Ludwig Adolf Peter, Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein (1769-1843), see Thomas Del Mar, 5 December 2012, lot 183.