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A GOLD AND ENAMEL SNUFF BOX, PIERRE-ETIENNE THEREMIN, ST PETERSBURG, 1799 |
估價
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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描述
- 8.2 cm, 3 1/4 in diameter
circular, the lid inset with a contemporary circular plaque painted en grisaille with the seated figure of Justice accompanied by a putto scribe on translucent blue over sunray engine-turning, reeded silver frame, the sides and base also enamelled in dark translucent blue over wavy engine-turning within blue and white enamel bead and eye borders, maker's mark, assaymaster A. Yapunov, St Petersburg town mark and date
Condition
The plaque loose in setting, chip of 1.5 cm length to blue enamel on side, the base with several surface scratches
"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."