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A LOUIS XVI TWO-COLOR GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOX, maker possibly Jean François Delanoy, Paris, circa 1789
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- the interior relined by Jean-Louis Leferre, 1798-1809
- TWO-COLOR GOLD
- length 3 5/8in.
- 9.2cm.
mounted en cage with panels of paillon scrolls on a blue ground with grisaille scene of putti about a chariot inscribed A/ Lamitié, the base with a solitary putto, the sides with simulated pearls
Provenance
Miss Elisabeth Moncreiffe of Moncreiffe, sold by her executors
Sotheby's, Buckinghamshire, 22 June 1998, West Wycombe Park Sale, lot 593
Sotheby's, Buckinghamshire, 22 June 1998, West Wycombe Park Sale, lot 593
Condition
borders a little rough at top of cover panel and around hinge, lower rim coming loose, enamel good condition
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.