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A gold and enamel snuff box, attributed to Jean-George Rémond, Geneva, circa 1795
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- A gold and enamel snuff box, attributed to Jean-George Rémond, Geneva, circa 1795
- gold, enamel, pearls
- 8.6 cm., 3 3/ 8 in. wide
rectangular with cut corners, the lid with Hera in a carriage pulled by animated horses above clouds on dark blue enamel over sunray engine-turning, bordered by braiding and pearls, the sides and base with panels of blue enamel on a wavy engine-turned ground, the corners decorated with taille d'épargne urns with flowers, rubbed maker's mark R crowned incuse
Condition
overall very good condition, especially for the enamel, maker's mark very worn, hinge restored, lid closes with some difficulty
"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."