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A THREE-COLOURED GOLD SNUFF BOX, PIERRE-CLAUDE MOTHE, PARIS, 1762 |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- 7.7cm., 3 in. wide
ingot form, the lid, base and side panels centred with scènes de chasse over sunray engine-turning, the short sides with chased flowers around an arrow and a quiver, within interlaced borders, a floral decoration in each corner, maker's mark, charge mark of Eloi Brichard for 1756-1762, discharge mark of Jean Jacques Prévost for 1762-1768, Paris date letter, later French control marks
Condition
overall very good condition, a few very light surface scatches commensurate with time and age, light wear to the corners of the base
"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."