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THREE SILVER-MOUNTED MOTHER-OF-PEARL SNUFF BOXES, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- length of longest 2 3/4 in.
- 7 cm
comprising a rectangular box carved with a party scene including masks, the sides with landscapes and trophies, struck with pseudo Louis XVI marks, circa 1770; an oval box with carved Chinoiserie scene, maker's mark IP, circa 1780; an oval Chinese export box engraved with flowers and a monogram, circa 1790.
Condition
the first repaired at one corner of cover, others 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.