- 796
A GOLD AND ENAMEL SOUVENIR, GENEVA, CIRCA 1790 | A gold and enamel souvenir, Geneva, circa 1790
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 8.9 cm., 3 1/2 in. high
of slightly tapering rectangular form, the interior with ivory slips and gold-topped pencil, the front with an oval enamel plaque representing two Muses, within floral paillon borders and white enamel frames, the lid inscribed 'Souvenir/d'Amitié', the reverse with an oval enamel panel painted with a putto en grisaille on translucent blue enamel, engraved borders and sides, apparently unmarked, in mid 19th century morocco leather case
Provenance
With collection label printed with crest and initials S.E.K. for Sydney Ernest Kennedy, numbered 716;
Kennedy collection sale, Christie's London, 19 March 1918, lot 314
Kennedy collection sale, Christie's London, 19 March 1918, lot 314
Condition
Overall very good condition. Very few light surface scratches to the enamel panel representing the putto. The ivory slips in excellent 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."