- 1290
A gold, enamel, and pearl-set snuff box, Swiss or Hanau, circa 1790-1800
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked inside base and cover each three times with crowned Italic R
- gold, enamel, pearl
- length 3 3/8 in.
- 8.6 cm
narrow rectangular with cut corners, the cover with an elegant youth plying a flute to a seated young girl winding wool in classical landscape, the surfaces with translucent royal blue enamel over striped ground within gilt running leaf borders and white lines, the cover rimmed with pearls
Condition
right hand side with damage to enamel- cloudy and maybe mostly surface, some light scratches, otherwise good
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.