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A FOUR-COLOUR GOLD SNUFF BOX, PIERRE CHAUBERT, PARIS, 1775 | A four-colour gold snuff box, Pierre Chaubert, Paris, 1775
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- 6.9cm., 2 3/4 in. wide
oval, the lid with an oval swag-hung four-colour gold medallion chased with a parrot perched on a spade, a straw hat and a basket in landscape on a sablé ground, surrounded by diaper-pattern engine turning, framed by a twisted leaf border, the sides and base similarly decorated, maker's mark, charge and discharge marks of J. B. Fouache, date letter, in a later green leather case
Condition
Overall very 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."