The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma

The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma

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An ivory boîte à miniature with gilt-metal mounts, probably French, circa 1900

Auction Closed

March 24, 08:41 PM GMT

Estimate

300 - 400 GBP

Lot Details

Description

An ivory boîte à miniature with gilt-metal mounts, probably French, circa 1900


circular, the lid painted with a miniature of fishermen on a shallow cliff, after Claude-Joseph Vernet,glazed, gilt-metal frame, the sides decorated with foiled scrolls and flowers,

8.3cm. diameter

This lot contains ivory. Due to recent changes in the laws of many countries (e.g. US, France) Sotheby's recommends that buyers check with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to placing a bid. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with CITES licence applications where a buyer elects to either collect or arrange their own shipping, nor will Sotheby's assist with the international movement of ivory by air, either as freight or through hand carry. Sotheby's shipping will only assist in shipping the lot to either domestic UK or EU destinations, where delivery is made by road transport. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a delay in payment or sale cancellation.