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A gold and enamel portrait snuff box with miniature on ivory, Jean-Edmé Julliot, Paris, 1784
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- A gold and enamel portrait snuff box with miniature on ivory, Jean-Edmé Julliot, Paris, 1784
- gold, enamel, ivory
- 8cm., 3 1/8 in. diameter
circular, enamelled in royal blue over reeded engine-turning within applied ropetwist borders, the lid inset with a miniature of a girl with powdered hair, wearing a white dress with a ruffled neck, French school, under glass, maker's mark, charge and discharge of Henri Clavel and rubbed date letter for Paris 1784
Condition
Small chip below miniature; lid lining has been taken out and repositioned; nibbles to edge of lid, side enamel possibly restored
"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."