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A JEWELLED AND ENAMELLED GOLD SNUFF BOX, Probably les Frères Toussaint, Hanau, circa 1780
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- marked LFT with French-style prestige marks
- GOLD, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND
- length 3 1/2 in.
- 8.8cm
painted with blue grisaille river scenes on pink ground, the cover centered by a love trophy in diamonds on steel blue enamel ground
Provenance
C.H.T. Hawkins, London
Christie's, Geneva, 19 May 1998, lot 238
Christie's, Geneva, 19 May 1998, lot 238
Condition
minor scratches and abraisions to enamel, 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.