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A GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOX, AMBROISE-GRÉGOIRE RETORÉ, PARIS, 1783-1784 | A gold and enamel snuff box, Ambroise-Grégoire Retoré, Paris, 1783-1784
估價
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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描述
- 9.8cm., 3 7/8 in. wide
of elongated oblong form, the lid, sides and bases with alternating gold paillon stars and pellets on translucent blue enamel over wavy engine-turning, framed by a braided gold border within two white enamel rims, maker's mark, charge and discharge marks of Henri Clavel, Paris date letter
Condition
Slight damage to small restoration of the blue enamel on the back below the hinge in two areas, the base with restoration to the enamel on the left side, slight wear to the white enamel rims along the side
"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."