Gold Boxes, Fabergé and Objects of Vertu
Gold Boxes, Fabergé and Objects of Vertu
Property of an Italian private collection
Auction Closed
May 25, 03:15 PM GMT
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Property of an Italian private collection
A large gold and enamel bonbonniere, Charles Le Bastier, Paris, 1774
circular, the lid and base decorated in translucent burnt orange enamel over concentric wavy engine-turning, within a chased gold laurel border alternating with ornaments of c-scrolls flanking rays, the sides decorated with chased formal husk borders, maker’s mark, charge and discharge marks for Jean-Baptiste Fouache (1774-1780), Paris date letter L for 1774