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A Capodimonte shell-shaped snuff box, modelled by G. Gricci, circa 1750-1755
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- ceramic and silver-gilt
- 8.5cm, 3 3/8in
the oval form with various realistically moulded overlapping shells and corals, the interior of the cover painted, probably by Giovanni Caselli, with three Middle Eastern figures on a foreshore with mountains, buildings and a ship behind, with contemporary reeded silver-gilt mounts, Rome town mark
Condition
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. 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."
Catalogue Note
Giuseppe Gricci is recorded as having modelled shell shape snuff boxes in December 1743. For a full discussion of snuff boxes see A. Caròla-Perrotti, op. cit., Naples, 1986, pp. 233,237, fig. a. For similar models, see A. Caròla Perrotti, op.cit., Naples, n. 190, p. 247 ; A. Gonzàles-Palacios, il Tempio del Gusto, Roma e il Regno delle Due Sicilie, Milan, 1984, Vol II, n. 545-547, p.239. ; G. Morazzoni, J. Levy, op. cit., Milan 1960, Vol II, PC. 290 c,d.