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A rare Doccia rectangular snuff box, circa 1755-1760
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- ceramic and gold-mount
- 7.5cm by 6cm by 3.5cm; 3in. by 23/8in by 1 3/8in.
probably painted by Carlo Anreiter, the cover, interior and base with crowded polychrome scenes of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba among camels, the sides painted in iron-red and giding with a continuous sea scene of putti at play among sea serpents and hippocampi, with later gilt-metal mounts (some chips)
Condition
some chips to one side, below mounts; very little wear
"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
Compare with the snuff boxes published by. J. Kräftner, op.cit., Münich, 2005, n.106,107, pp.283-284; n. 245,246, p.388 and by Porcellane Italiane Europee e Orientali della Collezione Gianetti, Saronno,2000, n.36,37.