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NAPOLEON I. A GOLD AND ENAMEL IMPERIAL PRESENTATION PORTRAIT SNUFF BOX, GABRIEL-RAOUL MOREL, PARIS, 1812-1815 | Napoleon I. A gold and enamel Imperial presentation portrait snuff box, Gabriel-Raoul Morel, Paris, 1812-1815
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
rectangular, the lid inset with a miniature of Napoléon I, French School, after Robert Lefebvre, after 1812, wearing the red and dark green uniform of a colonel of the chasseurs à cheval, with the sash, star and badge of the Order of the Legion of Honour and the badge of the Iron Cross of Lombardy, within a rectangular spandrel chased with foliate scrolls on a matted ground, narrow black enamel frame, the sides and base diaper engine-turned within borders decorated with neo-classical ornament in blue enamel, maker's mark, baby's head 2me titre, petite garantie 1809-1819, the left rim stamped: 65 and engraved: No 234 PNA 1239MN 1239
Condition
Very good condition with a few minute losses and scrapes to blue enamel. Miniature: overall very good, two small flecks of paint loss at 4.30 at margin due to crazing of gum arabic.A splendid example of a classic Napoleonic presentation box with a provenance from one of the Emperor's most loyal supporters.
"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."