A gold and enamel snuff box, Joseph-Etienne Blerzy, Paris, 1776
Estimate:
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
A gold and enamel snuff box, Joseph-Etienne Blerzy, Paris, 1776
oval, the lid centred with an oval enamel medallion painted with an allegory of Justice after Angelika Kauffmann's Die Allegorie der Justitia, 1777, framed by a green and red enamel laurel border, the ground, sides and base of grey enamel over diaper-pattern engine-turning, within intertwined borders of white and red enamel beads and green leaves on a sablé ground, repeated in the dividers on the sides, maker's mark, charge and discharge mark of Jean Baptiste Fouache, Paris date letter for 1776, the rim numbered: 531
8.2cm., 3¼in. wide
Overall in good condition; some minor losses to enamel, small traces of restoration to grey enamel on the back panel and left side panel; very light surface wear on base as to be expected
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.